Watcher of Ratibor's Torch
Overview
The Watcher of Ratibor's Torch is an Imperial title created by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE following a proposal put forward by Beagan Locular di Temeschwar.
Responsibilities
The Watcher of Ratibor's Torch oversees Ratibor's Gate in Temeschwar. The Watcher is expected to oversee the tending of the flame and give regular sermons to the congregation that the tomb draws. In respect to the building’s history as a prison, they are expected to provide counsel to citizens that may find themselves afoul of Imperial Law and to the victims of crime, and to provide clemency defences for virtuous criminals. They are also expected to act as a point of contact for citizens interested in the history of Ratibor, the founding of Temeschwar, and associated subjects. If Ratibor's Gate were to be threatened, it would be the responsibility of the Watcher to face those threats; likewise should any opportunity related to the Gate arise the Watcher would decide how to respond.
Powers
Bounty of Liao
The sinecure provides ten measures of liao to the Watcher each season, to be used as they see fit.
Voice in the Synod
The Watcher receives twenty votes in the Imperial Synod. They may use these votes in any appropriate assembly, following the normal rules for votes provided by a Sinecure.
Appointment
The Watcher is a League national title appointed by judgement of the League national assembly.
The Watcher is appointed during the Autumn Equinox each year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the League National Assembly, and the Assembly of the Nine.
| Summit | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 385YE | Vitore Van Temeschwar | 243 Votes |
| Autumn Equinox 384YE | Valentina von Temeshwar | 132 Votes |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Vitore Van Temeschwar; it will be reelected at Autumn Equinox 386YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.