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| 9 || Prosperity || Inquisition of former Senator Valentin of Volodmartz || Auditor Tolya Ordenko || Upheld 92 - 0
| 9 || Prosperity || Inquisition of former Senator Valentin of Volodmartz || Auditor Tolya Ordenko || Upheld 92 - 0

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The Imperial Titles of the Synod

At the end of the Autumn Equinox, 378 YE, the Imperial Titles in the Synod were held by:

Virtue Cardinal Gatekeeper / Conscience
Ambition Bishop Olek of the League Silent John of the Marches
Courage Asher of Felix's Watch in Highguard Agnieszka Katrinova Prochnost of Varushka
Loyalty Jared of the Suns of Courous, Highguard Tancred De Rondell of Dawn
Pride Elka Nadyanova Gremani of Varushka Samson of Cantiarch's Hold, Highguard
Prosperity Ynez di Caricomare of the League Enoch of the Shattered Tower in Highguard
Vigilance Marrok de Carsenere of Dawn Abraham of the Shattered Tower, Highguard
Wisdom Agnetha De Rondell of Dawn Livia Cascade of Urizen
The Way Beodun Snowlock of Wintermark Gideon of the Suns of Courous, Highguard

Other Synod-Appointed Titles

Title Held By Appointed By Renews
High Exorcist Solas of Urizen Assembly of Nine Winter Solstice
Auditor of Senatorial Accountability Autocephalous Tolya Orbardenko of the League Assembly of Nine Until death, revocation or abdication
Imperial Inquisitor Petra Petrivna Melikov of Vauruska Assembly of Nine Spring Equinox
Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial Ira of Felix's Watch, Highguard Assembly of Nine Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication

Appointments

At the Summit, the following appointments were made by the Virtue Assemblies of the Synod:


Appointment of the Cardinal of Loyalty

  • Jared of the Suns of Courous, Highguard, stood unopposed and was appointed Cardinal of the Assembly
  • Cardinal Jared chose to retain Tancred De Rondell as Gatekeeper of Loyalty

Appointment of the Cardinal of Pride

Candidate Votes Received Outcome
Samson of Cantiarch's Hold 22 votes
Elka Nadyanova Gremani 72 votes Appointed as Cardinal
Cardinal Elka appointed Samson of Cantiarch's Hold as Gatekeeper

Appointment of the Cardinal of The Way

Candidate Votes Received Outcome
Adoramus of the Shattered Tower, Highguard 30 votes
Hywel Summercrow of the Navarr 30 votes
Atla, an Imperial Orc 60 votes
Beodun Snowlock of Wintermark 66 votes Appointed as Cardinal
Cardinal Beodun retained Gideon of the Suns of Courous as Conscience of the Senate

Appointment of the Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial

  • The Assembly of Nine appointed Ira of Felix's Watch, Highguard, as Curator of the Imperial War Memorial by Decisive Majority

Appointment of the Auditor of the Senate

  • The Assembly of Nine appointed Autocephalous Tolya Orbardenko of the League by Decisive Majority

Appointment of the Gatekeeper of Ambition

  • Cardinal Olek of the League appointed Silent John of the Marches after Gatekeeper Serrusto stepped down


Synod Judgments

At the Summit, the following judgments were made by the Assemblies of the Synod:

Number Assembly Judgment Raised By Outcome
1 Loyalty Appointment of the Cardinal The Civil Service Jared of the Suns of Courous was appointed
2 Pride Appointment of the Cardinal The Civil Service Elka Gremani was appointed
3 The Way Appointment of the Cardinal The Civil Service Beodun Snowlock was appointed
4 Assembly of Nine Appointment of the Curator of the Imperial War Memorial The Civil Service Ira of Felix's Watch in Highguard was elected by Decisive Majority
5 Assembly of Nine Revocation of the current Auditor of the Senate Jared of the Suns of Courous, Highguard Upheld by Decisive Majority (5-0) and Tolya Ordenko appointed Auditor by the same Decisive Majority
6 Highguard The Revocation of General Mathyus of The Granite Pillar for lack of virtue. Vigilance in losing the last of Reikos. Courage in failing to act. Prosperity in losing the Vigilant swan. Pride in failing to retake Reikos. Loyalty to citizens of Reikos. Abraham of the Shattered Tower, Highguard Defeated 203 - 42
7 Ambition Appointment of Gatekeeper Civil Service Cardinal Olek appointed Silent John of the Marches
8 Prosperity Inquisition of Senator Henry Ward of Upwold Rurik Von Linden Upheld 92 – 0
9 Prosperity Inquisition of former Senator Valentin of Volodmartz Auditor Tolya Ordenko Upheld 92 - 0
14 General Assembly Veto of the Senate Motion to provide protection to visiting barbarian delegates Adoramus of the Shattered Tower, Highguard Failed to achieve Greater Majority (Defeated 307 – 220)
16 - Judgment withdrawn by raising priest - -
17 Prosperity Condemnation of Senator Bridget of Mitwold for lying during inquisition. Auditor Tolya Upheld 92 - 0
18 General The Doctrine of Excommunication – The rite, excommunication, severs the soul’s connection to the Labyrinth Yael of Felix’s Watch, Highguard Failed to achieve Greater Majority (Upheld 210 to 114)
19 Varushkan National Revocation of General Olaf, following discussions of the Assembly and the evidence given by its members and the Inquisitor of Wisdom Inquisitor Petra Melikov Defeated 78 – 62

Statements of Principle

The Imperial Synod made the following Statements of Principle:

Number Assembly Statement of Principle Priest Outcome
11 Pride The Pride Assembly will be awarding the Beacon of Pride medal every Equinox to the most deserving citizen. Further details will follow in time. Eadred Oswinson Upheld 94 - 0
12 Highguard The Actions of the Highborn Virtue Crusaders in seeking to reclaim Reikos were both courageous and loyal. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten by Highguard. Caleb of the Silent Tide Chapter Upheld 197 - 30
15 Vigilance The stipend of the High Exorcist should be increased in order that the Empire is adequately protected from developing spiritual threats Cardinal Marrok de Carsenere Upheld 74 – 0

The Synod chose not to make the following Statements of Principle:

Number Assembly Statement of Principle Priest Outcome
10 General The Senate should pass a motion granting the following: Each gathering the civil service will deposit a number of liao from their supply into the Virtue Fund. This would allow priests to undertake liao-intensive theological projects without expending their personal supply. It would also encourage engagement in activities such as experimental theology. Noah of Cantiarch’s Hold, Highguard Defeated 314 - 305
13 General Romance & Virtues are interlinked. Ambition: Aim high with your genitals and woo whomever you may choose. Courage: Do not fear rejection, it is part of the journey you and your genitals make together. Wisdom: Learn from using your genitals. Pride: Never be ashamed of your genitals, let them inspire you. Prosperity: A prosperous trade is one that leaves both parties better off, if you know what I mean. Loyalty: Despise the cheat, they show a lack of virtue. Vigilance: Take no foolish risks with your genitals. Shem of the Shattered Tower Defeated 483 - 104

Synod Funds

The following represents the Virtue Fund of the Synod:

Starting Value 34 Thrones / 3 Crowns / 2 Rings
Income 5 Liao A donation from Noah of Cantiarch’s Hold, Highguard
22 Thrones The price paid in the Bourse Auction
Rewards None Not applicable
Closing Value 56 Thrones / 3 Crowns / 2 Rings / 5 liao

Visionaries

The following individuals received visions of their past lives:

  • General Vahne of Wintermark
  • Hywel Summercrow of the Navarr
  • Luke of the Shattered Tower in Highguard
  • Tancred De Rondell, Gatekeeper of Loyalty