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===Member of the Military Council=== | ===Member of the Military Council=== | ||
The Marshal of the Faith has a seat on the [[Military Council]]. This grants them a vote, identical to that possessed by an Imperial [[general]]. While they do not directly control an Imperial army, they receive all other benefits and expectations of being an Imperial general, such as being permitted to speak freely. | The Marshal of the Faith has a seat on the [[Military Council]]. This grants them a vote, identical to that possessed by an Imperial [[general]]. While they do not directly control an Imperial army, they receive all other benefits and expectations of being an Imperial general, such as being permitted to speak freely. | ||
{{CaptionedImage|file=Mael-rshal of the Faith.jpg|caption='''Mael''', Marshal of the Faith|align=left|width=300}} | |||
==Appointment== | ==Appointment== | ||
The Marshal of the Faith is appointed during the Summer Solstice. They are chosen with a [[judgement]] of [[appointment]] by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]]. | The Marshal of the Faith is appointed during the Summer Solstice. They are chosen with a [[judgement]] of [[appointment]] by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:44, 23 September 2025
Overview
The Marshal of the Faith is an Imperial title created by the Imperial Senate during the Spring Equinox 387YE, and ratified by Emperor Vesna Borkovna Prochnost the following summit. They are appointed by the Assembly of Nine and have a responsibility to provide spiritual guidance to the Military Council, with insights into Synod concerns.
Responsibilities
The Marshal of the Faith is expected to provide spiritual guidance to the Military Council, with specific emphasis on insight into Synod concerns. The Marshal is also responsible for providing guidance on using Virtue as a weapon of war, where that is possible.
Powers
Member of the Military Council
The Marshal of the Faith has a seat on the Military Council. This grants them a vote, identical to that possessed by an Imperial general. While they do not directly control an Imperial army, they receive all other benefits and expectations of being an Imperial general, such as being permitted to speak freely.
Appointment
The Marshal of the Faith is appointed during the Summer Solstice. They are chosen with a judgement of appointment by the Assembly of the Nine.
The title can be held by any Imperial citizen. They can be revoked by the General Assembly and the Assembly of the Nine.
| Summit | Nation | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 387YE | Highguard | Mael | 5 Votes |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Mael; it will be reelected at Summer Solstice 388YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.
Further Reading
Core Brief
- Military Council Overview
- Muster
- Council Session
- Powers of the Imperial Military Council
- General
- Imperial army
- Imperial navy
Additional Information
- War
- Council Address
- Appointments to the Military Council
- Imperial Roll of Honour
- Appointments by the Military Council
- OOC Design