Witness of Conclave - Revision history

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	[[Category:Title]] [[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Title]] [[Category:Conclave]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Witness of Conclave is an [[Imperial title]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Witness_of_Conclave\|created]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] in Winter 384YE following calls in the [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Witness_of_the_Conclave\|Conclave]] and [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_67\|Imperial Synod]] in Autumn 384YE. After a rocky start, the responsibilities of the title were [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Witness_of_Conclave\|amended]] at the following summit, providing the Witness with additional regalia.		The Witness of Conclave is an [[Imperial title]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Witness_of_Conclave\|created]] by the [[Senate]] in Winter 384YE following calls in the [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Witness_of_the_Conclave\|Conclave]] and [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_67\|Imperial Synod]] in Autumn 384YE. After a rocky start, the responsibilities of the title were [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Witness_of_Conclave\|amended]] at the following summit, providing the Witness with additional regalia.

	During [[scrutiny]], the Constitutional Court expressed some caution around the use of the word "inquisit" in the Senate motion that created the title. They determined however that the word is simply a description of what the title should do as part of its responsibilities, rather than an attempt to give a title appointed by the Imperial Conclave power in the Imperial Synod.		During [[scrutiny]], the Constitutional Court expressed some caution around the use of the word "inquisit" in the Senate motion that created the title. They determined however that the word is simply a description of what the title should do as part of its responsibilities, rather than an attempt to give a title appointed by the Imperial Conclave power in the Imperial Synod.

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].		The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].
	~~<!--~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Bryn10084~~.jpg\|caption=~~Bryn Netherwatch~~, Witness of Conclave\|align=left\|width=~~300~~}}~~-->~~		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WitnessofConclave.jpg\|caption='''Duncan of Ashill''', Witness of Conclave\|align=left\|width=500}}
	{{RecentElections\|Witness_of_Conclave}}		{{RecentElections\|Witness_of_Conclave}}
	{{Responsibilities Expectation}}		{{Responsibilities Expectation}}

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].		The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bryn10084.jpg\|caption=Bryn Netherwatch, Witness of Conclave\|align=left\|width=300}}		<!--{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bryn10084.jpg\|caption=Bryn Netherwatch, Witness of Conclave\|align=left\|width=300}}-->
	{{RecentElections\|Witness_of_Conclave}}		{{RecentElections\|Witness_of_Conclave}}
	{{Responsibilities Expectation}}		{{Responsibilities Expectation}}

Dre at 13:52, 25 July 2023

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	[[Category:Title]] [[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Title]] [[Category:Conclave]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Witness of Conclave is an [[Imperial title]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Witness_of_Conclave\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Winter 384YE following calls in the [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Witness_of_the_Conclave\|Conclave]] and [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_67\|Imperial Synod]] in Autumn 384YE. After a rocky start, the responsibilities of the title were [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Witness_of_Conclave\|amended]] at the ~~next~~ summit, providing the Witness with additional regalia.		The Witness of Conclave is an [[Imperial title]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Witness_of_Conclave\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Winter 384YE following calls in the [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Witness_of_the_Conclave\|Conclave]] and [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_67\|Imperial Synod]] in Autumn 384YE. After a rocky start, the responsibilities of the title were [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Witness_of_Conclave\|amended]] at the following summit, providing the Witness with additional regalia.

	During [[scrutiny]], the Constitutional Court expressed some caution around the use of the word "inquisit" in the Senate motion that created the title. They determined however that the word is simply a description of what the title should do as part of its responsibilities, rather than an attempt to give a title appointed by the Imperial Conclave power in the Imperial Synod.		During [[scrutiny]], the Constitutional Court expressed some caution around the use of the word "inquisit" in the Senate motion that created the title. They determined however that the word is simply a description of what the title should do as part of its responsibilities, rather than an attempt to give a title appointed by the Imperial Conclave power in the Imperial Synod.
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	The Witness receives several pieces of regalia, provided via support from the three groups that originally called for the creation of the title.		The Witness receives several pieces of regalia, provided via support from the three groups that originally called for the creation of the title.

	A small group of [[magister\|magisters]] from the ''Umbral Shroud'' in [[Necropolis]] endowed the title with the ''Lantern Ring'' as regalia. The ring allows a wearer versed in the [[insight]] ceremony who performs a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] to discover if the person whose aura they are observing has recently visited a ''chamber'' between worlds. It will sometimes reveal what realm that chamber was associated with, as well. The Umbral Shroud themselves are a once powerful group of magisters whose numbers have dwindled steadily since the reign of [[Empress Giselle]]. They wished to pass on this unique [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] to the Empire in the hope that it could once more ~~serves~~ its true purpose; ensuring ~~thatthose~~ who deal with eternals are doing so virtuously, and not seeking to make secret agreements to the detriment of fellow Imperial citizens.		A small group of [[magister\|magisters]] from the ''Umbral Shroud'' in [[Necropolis]] endowed the title with the ''Lantern Ring'' as regalia. The ring allows a wearer versed in the [[insight]] ceremony who performs a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] to discover if the person whose aura they are observing has recently visited a ''chamber'' between worlds. It will sometimes reveal what realm that chamber was associated with, as well. The Umbral Shroud themselves are a once powerful group of magisters whose numbers have dwindled steadily since the reign of [[Empress Giselle]]. They wished to pass on this unique [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] to the Empire in the hope that it could once more serve its true purpose; ensuring that those who deal with eternals are doing so virtuously, and not seeking to make secret agreements to the detriment of fellow Imperial citizens.

	Each year at the Spring Equinox, the Witness receives a ''Thornpath Sash'' created by the [[vate\|vates]] of the ''Lost Lore Steading'' in [[Miaren]], [[Bad_blood#Additional_Support\|in respect of the title's responsibility]] to actively investigate anyone with an Imperial title appointed by the Conclave, and ensure that they are not becoming corrupted by their power. This rare magical item is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|focus]] that grants an additional rank of Autumn Lore when performing [[Ties that Bind]] or [[Hand of the Maker]], and an additional rank of Day lore when performing [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] or [[Eye of the High Places]]. The sash is intended to help the title-holder gather all the evidence they need to secure a successful declaration of ~~Sorcery~~. If the Witness loses their position, then the item must be given to the new Witness with all appropriate haste. The Witness is encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep this item safe.		Each year at the Spring Equinox, the Witness receives a ''Thornpath Sash'' created by the [[vate\|vates]] of the ''Lost Lore Steading'' in [[Miaren]], [[Bad_blood#Additional_Support\|in respect of the title's responsibility]] to actively investigate anyone with an Imperial title appointed by the Conclave, and ensure that they are not becoming corrupted by their power. This rare magical item is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|focus]] that grants an additional rank of Autumn Lore when performing [[Ties that Bind]] or [[Hand of the Maker]], and an additional rank of Day lore when performing [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] or [[Eye of the High Places]]. The sash is intended to help the title-holder gather all the evidence they need to secure a successful declaration of sorcery. If the Witness loses their position, then the item must be given to the new Witness with all appropriate haste. The Witness is encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep this item safe.

	Each season ''Alisoun Bathwater'' and her fellow [[thresher\|threshers]] in [[the Marches]] provide the Witness with a [[Thresher's Cudgel]], [[hallow\|hallowed]] with the [[Auras_of_Vigilance#Hallowing_of_the_Torch\|Hallowing of the Torch]] to serve as a reminder of what needs to be done. In Alisoun's opinion, anyone the Conclave puts in charge of hunting out sorcerers will need a gang to support them who knows how to break both staves and heads. These cudgels will be provided as long as the Witness remains committed to identifying anyone using magic to the detriment of their neighbours, and that the Conclave doesn't seek to limit who they can investigate,		Each season ''Alisoun Bathwater'' and her fellow [[thresher\|threshers]] in [[the Marches]] provide the Witness with a [[Thresher's Cudgel]], [[hallow\|hallowed]] with the [[Auras_of_Vigilance#Hallowing_of_the_Torch\|Hallowing of the Torch]] to serve as a reminder of what needs to be done. In Alisoun's opinion, anyone the Conclave puts in charge of hunting out sorcerers will need a gang to support them who knows how to break both staves and heads. These cudgels will be provided as long as the Witness remains committed to identifying anyone using magic to the detriment of their neighbours, and that the Conclave doesn't seek to limit who they can investigate.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

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Regalia

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	===Regalia===		===Regalia===
			The Witness receives several pieces of regalia, provided via support from the three groups that originally called for the creation of the title.

			A small group of [[magister\|magisters]] from the ''Umbral Shroud'' in [[Necropolis]] endowed the title with the ''Lantern Ring'' as regalia. The ring allows a wearer versed in the [[insight]] ceremony who performs a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] to discover if the person whose aura they are observing has recently visited a ''chamber'' between worlds. It will sometimes reveal what realm that chamber was associated with, as well. The Umbral Shroud themselves are a once powerful group of magisters whose numbers have dwindled steadily since the reign of [[Empress Giselle]]. They wished to pass on this unique [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] to the Empire in the hope that it could once more serves its true purpose; ensuring thatthose who deal with eternals are doing so virtuously, and not seeking to make secret agreements to the detriment of fellow Imperial citizens.

	Each year at the Spring Equinox, the Witness receives a ''Thornpath Sash'' created by the [[vate\|vates]] of the ''Lost Lore Steading'' in [[Miaren]], [[Bad_blood#Additional_Support\|in respect of the title's responsibility]] to actively investigate anyone with an Imperial title appointed by the Conclave, and ensure that they are not becoming corrupted by their power. This rare magical item is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|focus]] that grants an additional rank of Autumn Lore when performing [[Ties that Bind]] or [[Hand of the Maker]], and an additional rank of Day lore when performing [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] or [[Eye of the High Places]]. The sash is intended to help the title-holder gather all the evidence they need to secure a successful declaration of Sorcery. If the Witness loses their position, then the item must be given to the new Witness with all appropriate haste. The Witness is encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep this item safe.		Each year at the Spring Equinox, the Witness receives a ''Thornpath Sash'' created by the [[vate\|vates]] of the ''Lost Lore Steading'' in [[Miaren]], [[Bad_blood#Additional_Support\|in respect of the title's responsibility]] to actively investigate anyone with an Imperial title appointed by the Conclave, and ensure that they are not becoming corrupted by their power. This rare magical item is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|focus]] that grants an additional rank of Autumn Lore when performing [[Ties that Bind]] or [[Hand of the Maker]], and an additional rank of Day lore when performing [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] or [[Eye of the High Places]]. The sash is intended to help the title-holder gather all the evidence they need to secure a successful declaration of Sorcery. If the Witness loses their position, then the item must be given to the new Witness with all appropriate haste. The Witness is encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep this item safe.

			Each season ''Alisoun Bathwater'' and her fellow [[thresher\|threshers]] in [[the Marches]] provide the Witness with a [[Thresher's Cudgel]], [[hallow\|hallowed]] with the [[Auras_of_Vigilance#Hallowing_of_the_Torch\|Hallowing of the Torch]] to serve as a reminder of what needs to be done. In Alisoun's opinion, anyone the Conclave puts in charge of hunting out sorcerers will need a gang to support them who knows how to break both staves and heads. These cudgels will be provided as long as the Witness remains committed to identifying anyone using magic to the detriment of their neighbours, and that the Conclave doesn't seek to limit who they can investigate,

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

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Responsibilities

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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Witness is responsible for identifying sorcerers, and those who should no longer be sorcerers, in the Empire, and is expected to investigate and/or inquisit those with an Imperial Conclave title, to ensure they are not becoming corrupt with power.		The Witness is responsible for identifying sorcerers, and those who should no longer be sorcerers, in the Empire, and is expected to investigate and/or inquisit those with an Imperial Conclave title, to ensure they are not becoming corrupt with power. They are also charged with identifying those who use magic to the detriment of the Empire, and identifying those who treat with eternals to the detriment of fellow Imperial citizens.

	Although the Witness has a responsibility to investigate and/or inquisit, unless they maintain a [[congregation]] and are thus a [[Member of the Synod]], they are unable to raise their own Judgements of [[Inquisition]].		Although the Witness has a responsibility to investigate and/or inquisit, unless they maintain a [[congregation]] and are thus a [[Member of the Synod]], they are unable to raise their own Judgements of [[Inquisition]].

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Sorcery===		===Sorcery===

Rafferty at 13:25, 25 July 2023

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	[[Category:Title]] [[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Title]] [[Category:Conclave]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Witness of Conclave is an [[Imperial title]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Witness_of_Conclave\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Winter 384YE following calls in the [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Witness_of_the_Conclave\|Conclave]] and [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_67\|Imperial Synod]] in Autumn 384YE.		The Witness of Conclave is an [[Imperial title]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Witness_of_Conclave\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Winter 384YE following calls in the [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Witness_of_the_Conclave\|Conclave]] and [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_67\|Imperial Synod]] in Autumn 384YE. After a rocky start, the responsibilities of the title were [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Witness_of_Conclave\|amended]] at the next summit, providing the Witness with additional regalia.

	During [[scrutiny]], the Constitutional Court expressed some caution around the use of the word "inquisit" in the Senate motion that created the title. They determined however that the word is simply a description of what the title should do as part of its responsibilities, rather than an attempt to give a title appointed by the Imperial Conclave power in the Imperial Synod.		During [[scrutiny]], the Constitutional Court expressed some caution around the use of the word "inquisit" in the Senate motion that created the title. They determined however that the word is simply a description of what the title should do as part of its responsibilities, rather than an attempt to give a title appointed by the Imperial Conclave power in the Imperial Synod.

Hailmur at 15:46, 21 June 2023

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].		The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bryn10084.jpg\|caption=~~Brynn~~ Netherwatch, Witness of Conclave\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bryn10084.jpg\|caption=Bryn Netherwatch, Witness of Conclave\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{RecentElections\|Witness_of_Conclave}}		{{RecentElections\|Witness_of_Conclave}}
	{{Responsibilities Expectation}}		{{Responsibilities Expectation}}

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].		The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bryn10084.jpg\|caption=Brynn Netherwatch, Witness of Conclave\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{RecentElections\|Witness_of_Conclave}}		{{RecentElections\|Witness_of_Conclave}}
	{{Responsibilities Expectation}}		{{Responsibilities Expectation}}

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[[Category:Title]] [[Category:Conclave]]
==Overview==
The Witness of Conclave is an [[Imperial title]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Witness_of_Conclave|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Winter 384YE following calls in the [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Witness_of_the_Conclave|Conclave]] and [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_67|Imperial Synod]] in Autumn 384YE.

During [[scrutiny]], the Constitutional Court expressed some caution around the use of the word "inquisit" in the Senate motion that created the title. They determined however that the word is simply a description of what the title should do as part of its responsibilities, rather than an attempt to give a title appointed by the Imperial Conclave power in the Imperial Synod.

==Responsibilities==
The Witness is responsible for identifying sorcerers, and those who should no longer be sorcerers, in the Empire, and is expected to investigate and/or inquisit those with an Imperial Conclave title, to ensure they are not becoming corrupt with power.

Although the Witness has a responsibility to investigate and/or inquisit, unless they maintain a [[congregation]] and are thus a [[Member of the Synod]], they are unable to raise their own Judgements of [[Inquisition]].
==Powers==
===Sorcery===
{{Power of Declaration|Witness of Conclave|Sorcery}}

===Regalia===
Each year at the Spring Equinox, the Witness receives a ''Thornpath Sash'' created by the [[vate|vates]] of the ''Lost Lore Steading'' in [[Miaren]], [[Bad_blood#Additional_Support|in respect of the title's responsibility]] to actively investigate anyone with an Imperial title appointed by the Conclave, and ensure that they are not becoming corrupted by their power. This rare magical item is a [[Magic_items#Talismans|focus]] that grants an additional rank of Autumn Lore when performing [[Ties that Bind]] or [[Hand of the Maker]], and an additional rank of Day lore when performing [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] or [[Eye of the High Places]]. The sash is intended to help the title-holder gather all the evidence they need to secure a successful declaration of Sorcery. If the Witness loses their position, then the item must be given to the new Witness with all appropriate haste. The Witness is encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep this item safe.

==Appointment==
The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Witness of Conclave is made by the [[Candidacy|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. The Witness serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation|revoked]].
{{RecentElections|Witness_of_Conclave}}
{{Responsibilities Expectation}}