387YE Spring Equinox Synod judgements

Overview

During the Spring Equinox 387YE, the Imperial Synod raised XX judgements.

Mandate

Eleven mandates were presented to the assemblies during the Winter Solstice

Judgement 7

• Assembly: General
• Raised By: Viviane Barossa
• Judgement: The malign spiritual presences are a direct threat to the Empire. We send Viviane Barossa with 75 doses of liao to warn the virtuous folk of the Empire that their vigilance must continue. For nearly 400 years we have kept these dangerous forces at bay, and we must not drop our guard now
• Outcome: Upheld (1526-464)
• Enacted:
• Note: The judgement was in competition with Judgement 8

Judgement 8

• Assembly: General
• Raised By: Fintan Nighthaven
• Judgement: Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete. We cannot take hearsay at face value, but must explore the nature of these unfamiliar spiritual powers so we can better understand them. We send Fintan Nighthaven with 75 doses of liao to urge the virtuous not to be afraid of increasing their understanding.
• Outcome: Not Upheld (543-1650)
• Note: The judgement was in competition with Judgement 7

Judgement 22

• Assembly: General
• Raised By: Corey Wayfarer
• Judgement: Even the most impenetrable forest may fall one treat at a time. We send Corey Wayfarer with 250 liao to urge the faithful to focus on destroying the vallorn above all other ambitions. No price is too high.
• Outcome: Not Upheld (800-1275)
• Note: The Cardinal of Vigilance used their power of extend the scrutiny for this judgement

Judgement 66

• Assembly: Wintermark
• Raised By: Ingrid Talon-of-the-Mark
• Judgement: Despise folly and chastise the fool who spreads it. We send Ingrid Talon-of-the-Mark with 50 doses of liao to encourage Wintermark citizens to heed the guidance of the stormcrows and ignore the judgements of other assemblies. Cold cannot compromise.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (220-58)
• Enacted:

Judgement 70

• Assembly: Marcher
• Raised By: Fredegar Bloodmouth
• Judgement: Consequences are the price of Ambition. We send Fredegar Bloodmouth with 25 liao to urge fleet owners to put their ships to work supporting the Red Wind Corsairs. It will be costly, but no price is too high to realise your dreams.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (178-10)
• Enacted:

Judgement 96

• Assembly: Varushkan
• Raised By: Nisha Strascovich
• Judgement: Let us bar the door to the shadows of the past. We send Nisha Strascovich with 25 dose of liao to urge volhovs to create the wards needed to make the dam in Apstrus safe. Do not leave the road.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (318-0)
• Enacted:

Judgement 116

• Assembly: Highborn
• Raised By: Nicodemus of Balthazar's Vineyard
• Judgement: Wisdom is asking the right question. We send Brother Olyvar of Esther's Sanctum with 25 doses of liao to urge the citizens of Highguard to embrace peerless kinship. The virtuous apply what they learn.
• Outcome: Upheld (220-136)
• Enacted:

Judgement 123

• Assembly: Varushkan
• Raised By: Anatolij Paukov Zorkin
• Judgement: Varushkans should raise each other up. We send Anatolij Paukov Zorkin with 25 doses of liao to urge miners to take their metals to Delev rather than Temeschwar. Let us work together to ensure the Prosperity of Varushka
• Outcome: Upheld (262-20)
• Not Enacted:

Judgement 128

• Assembly: Highborn
• Raised By: Galahad
• Judgement: Aim high and pursue your dreams. We send Brother Galahad of the Suns of Couros with 25 doses of liao to urge Highguard to continue to crusade until the last war is won. If we stand together then nothing is beyond your grasp.
• Outcome: Not Upheld (172-236)

Judgement 150

• Assembly: Wintermark
• Raised By: Hadrick Hardin
• Judgement: Consequences are the price of Ambition. We send Hadrick Hardin with 25 liao to urge fleet owners to put their ships to work supporting the Red Wind Corsairs. It will be costly, but not price is too high to realise your dreams.
• Outcome: Upheld (190-0)
• Enacted:

Judgement 154

• Assembly: Vigilance
• Raised By: Cadoc Thornwatch
• Judgement: We prepare for malice, but must always thwart malice before it strikes against you. We send Cadoc Thornwatch with 25 liao to Holberg to urge all vigilant citizens to seek out threats and drag them into the light. Special attention must be paid to Blood on the Snow cultists, and evidence gathered that "That roast in Holberg runs deep." Collaboration with the Senator for Holberg and other key citizens will ensure threats to the Empire are eliminated before they emerge.
• Outcome: Upheld (322-0)
• Not Enacted:

The Virtue Fund

The following represents the Virtue Fund of the Synod:

Closing value at previous summit	1 Crown, 7 Rings
Donations	1 Throne, 2 Crowns	Various donations received at the counting house of Reikos prior to the start of the summit
Donations	2 Thrones	Various donations received at the counting house of Tassato prior to the start of the summit
Donations	1 Throne, 3 Crowns	Various donations received at the counting house of Semmerholm prior to the start of the summit
Starting value at this summit	4 Thrones, 6 Crowns, 7 Rings

Assembly Strength

The table below shows the size, total voting strength and greater majority thresholds for each assembly as calculated at the start of the summit.

Virtue Assembly	Assembly Size	Total Voting Strength	Greater Majority Threshold
Ambition	34	413	207
Courage	34	404	203
Loyalty	57	744	373
Pride	35	395	198
Prosperity	45	598	300
Vigilance	76	850	426
Wisdom	44	532	267
The Way	34	384	193
General	359	4320	2161

National Assembly	Assembly Size	Total Voting Strength	Greater Majority Threshold
Brass Coast	20	230	116
Dawn	64	763	382
Highguard	59	786	394
Imperial Orcs	6	64	33
League	30	416	209
Marches	25	258	130
Navarr	40	453	227
Urizen	35	400	201
Varushka	44	554	278
Wintermark	36	396	199
General	359	4320	2161