Chaplain Consular
Overview
The Chaplain Consular is an Imperial Title appointed by the Cardinal of the Way. The title was created by the Senate during the Spring Equinox summit of 379YE.
The first Chaplain Consular was Hywel Summercrow of Navarr, appointed in Spring 379YE by Cardinal Bishop Beodun Snowlock of Wintermark. The decision has prompted some speculation that the Cardinals of the Way intend to follow the traditions surrounding the Conscience of the Senate - specifically that it is customary to select a candidate from a nation other than that of the Cardinal.
When it was created, the Chaplain Consular had the power to withdraw funds directly from the virtue fund. Shortly before the Summer Solstice 385YE, however, the Constitutional Court ruled that the ability to withdraw funds directly from the virtue fund was unconstitutional, and struck the power down.
Responsibilities
The Chaplain Consular has three main responsibilities. They are expected to advise Imperial ambassadors on matters pertaining to the Way - to offer them theological guidance and spiritual counsel in their dealings with foreign nations. They are to provide oversight of Imperial ambassadors for the Synod - to ensure that the representatives of the Empire are free from heresy, and do not become seduced by the strange ways of foreign nations. Finally, they are expected to study foreign religions, and to share their conclusions in order to facilitate comparative theology.
Powers
Inquisit Imperial Ambassador
Once per summit, the Auditor may issue a writ of inquisition against any ambassador or other title with equivalent diplomatic powers, without the need for judgement in an assembly. They must inform the Tribune of the Synod of their intention to issue a writ. The Tribune will update the judgements boards in the Hub so that other priests are aware of the action, but no vote is required. The Chaplain is not required to use their judgement, if any, to employ this power.
The additional writ of judgement is issued under the authority of the Assembly of Nine - it is escalated to a sanction in the Assembly of Nine if required.
Appointment
The Chaplain Consular is appointed by the Cardinal of the Way, during the Spring Equinox.
Any Imperial citizen may hold the title. They can be revoked by the General Assembly or the Assembly of the Way.
| Summit | Nation | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Equinox 387YE | Urizen | Lepidina |
| Spring Equinox 386YE | Dawn | Aster Aceae |
| Spring Equinox 385YE | Dawn | Lady Laudine of House duLac |
| Spring Equinox 384YE | Dawn | Lady Laudine of House duLac |
| Spring Equinox 383YE | The League | Aureliana Perpetua Nicasia Saverio di Sarvos |
| Spring Equinox 382YE | Imperial Orcs | Snark |
| Spring Equinox 381YE | Imperial Orcs | Bloodcrow Ergot |
| Spring Equinox 380YE | Hywel Summercrow | |
| Spring Equinox 379YE | Hywel Summercrow |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Lepidina; it will be reelected at Spring Equinox 388YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.