384YE Summer Solstice Synod judgements

Overview

During the Spring Equinox 384YE Summit, the Imperial Synod raised tbc judgements.

Considerations

The following considerations should be borne in mind when bringing judgements before the Imperial Synod during the Summer Solstice.

All Assemblies: Statements that prioritise the greater good over personal loyalties are less effective. Lasts until the end of the Summer Solstice 384YE. Link.
All Assemblies: Statements that try to compel Loyalty will fail. Lasts until the end of the Summer Solstice 384YE. Link.
All Assemblies: Revocations and Excommunications for disloyalty to the nation or Empire would risk causing dissent Lasts until the end of the Summer Solstice 384YE. Link.
All Assemblies: Any mandate that does not pass with a greater majority will have limited or no effect on Urizen or Varushka. It is not impossible that a mandate might lead to a response in one of the two nations, but it won't lead to any immediate consequences for the people of the nation. This lasts until some new turn of events changes things. Urizen Link. Varushka Link.
All Assemblies: No statement of principle that is about Sulemaine i Taziel will lead to a mandate. Lasts until at least the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE and potentially longer. Link.
Virtue Assemblies: Any statement of principle in any virtue assembly will not create a mandate for that virtue assembly. If any mandate does arise, then it will need to be passed by the General Assembly. Lasts until the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE. Link.
Highguard Assembly: for the coming year statements of principle in the Highborn Assembly that do not directly address matters of orthodoxy and false beliefs in the Empire will be significantly less likely to result in a mandate. Lasts until the end of the Summer Solstice 384YE. Link.
Highguard and Dawn Assemblies: Statements of principle in either assembly that receive a greater majority may create opportunities in the other assembly. Lasts until the end of the Autumn Equinox 384YE Link.

Statement of Principle

Judgement 6

Assembly: General
Raised By: Vasili, Pride of Ossium
Judgement: To aid our Sumaah cousins in dismantling the Asavean slave trade is an act of the highest virtue. To prosecute any Imperial citizen who undetakes this mission of mercy and manumissions would be the most heinous act of political cowardice. We the general assembly urge all those with fleets who hold virtue in their hearts to sail to Asavea and bring the liberty that we thrive under to those in chains, and naught but the bloody are edge to their so-called masters.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 1113 to 24

Judgement 6

Assembly: General
Raised By: Genoveva Barossa di Tassato
Judgement: When the Inquisitorial Court was created in Summer 379, it was decided that Inquisitors should have the power to raise a judgement of inquisition in addition to their usual judgement and that the additional judgement would follow all the usual rules of a priest's judgement in terms of scrutiny and voting. It is now the view of the Inquisitorial court that, while this aids us in performing our roles, it means that in most circumstances it is difficult to perform an inquisition in the same summit as we hear of the need for one. This has on at least one occasion led to a person only being excommunicated after their death as the escalation could not be done sooner. We call on the Imperial Senate to amend the powers of the Virtue Inquisitors so that their additional judgement of Inquisition is automatically passed without a vote. The constitutional court have previously ruled that this is possible.
Outcome: Upheld 1660 to 20

Judgement 11

Assembly: League
Raised By: Rafael Barossa di Tassato
Judgement: The Modnos family of Faraden have claimed responsibility for burning the Blood Red River Museum in Tassato Mestra. There can be no doubt that we owe them a Reckoning. We must make clear our defiance against any who would attack us. Let us rebuild the Museum even larger and grander than ever before, in the spirit of the Paragon Richilde. Let us show the world this symbol of our National Pride. Let us swell the congregations of Tassato's Bishops of Pride as our people embrace our shared past.And when it is complete, let us invite the citizens of Faraden to see that Tassato stands Proud.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 360 to 0

Judgement 14

Assembly: General
Raised By: Tiana i Zayden i Riqueza
Judgement: In 383 our virtuous fleets went to Vorlach, broke the Grendel's chains, and freed the slaves. In Winter, we went to Axos and brought back the Tamazi orcs. Now Sumaah have sounded the charge to do so again, to free the slaves of Chalonsio. Last season the synod agreed with Preceptor Yevanshka that 'to allow to commit enslavement is to commit a spiritual crime.' We call upon the Senate to legalise a Fleet action to support our Sumash brethren and free those slaves to follow in the Way.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 1298 to 68

Judgement 16

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Zenith Ascendant
Judgement: The Loyalty assembly condemns slavery in all its forms wherever it occurs in the world. To enslave another is to utterly deny them any chance to be truly virtuous and as such represents a spiritual threat as severe as any other facing the Empire. Loyalty is proven not through words, or deeds but by the unity of both. This assembly will gladly recognise and reward the Virtue of anyone who draws upon the inspiration of the Marked and demonstrates this principle in the struggle to eliminate this blight.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 423 to 0

Judgement 17

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Brother Luke
Judgement: Last season, we, the Highborn Assembly,condemned the Druj's tactics. Cruelty is nothing more than a wellspring of Fear, Hatred, and Vengeance, poisoning the spirit as the Druj poison the land. However, they are not the only force of Cruelty affecting the Empire. Vigilance drives us to seek out the poison in your neighbour's fields, lest your own crops be blighted, and Loyalty calls on us to unify our words and actions. We as Highborn have the weight of Virtue in our hearts, and as such we do not have the immunity of ignorance. We cannot ask our brave soldiers to fight and die to eliminate Druj cruelty while ignoring the same inflicted by our Varushkan cousins. Our hypocrisy is seen by all who live within and without our Empire, and we are judged for it. The Varushkans are a people of a great nation and a vital part of our shared Empire, their lands are harsh, but their people are renowned for their Wisdom and Prosperity. We call upon them to demonstrate this by turning away from the folly of Cruelty and finding new ways to fight in accordance with their National Character. Until they do so, the Highguard Assembly is compelled to condemn the Iron Helm's use of Cruel tactics - the Druj's tactics - to ensure that the taint of Cruelty does not spread to others.
Outcome: Upheld 268-197

Judgement 18

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Tabris, Son of Armisael
Judgement: With work underway to restore the docks at Elos, and the opportunity to restore the docks at Atalaya, it would seem the Empire is finally beginning to claim it's naval history. But the Freeborn and the Urizeni are not the only people with a naval history. Remember our forebears, who crossed the Sea of Sighs from the lands now known as the Sarcophan Delves, led by the Paragon Atun and the Exemplar Atuman. Remember Barabbas, the third Highborn Throne, whose focus on seaborne trade and warfare led the Empire to as yet unmatched naval heights. Their skills and knowledge have been passed to the current generation of Highborn, and in the case of Barabbas, lessons have been learned from mistakes caused by his lack of Vigilance. The time has come to display your seagoing Pride, and remind the world of the strength of Highborn sailors!
Outcome: Upheld 326-0

Judgement 22

Assembly: General
Raised By: Bleakshield Rhuk
Judgement: This Synod agreed that to allow slavery is a spiritual crime, and that thralls and slaves are the same. This Empire is once again complicit in slavery and needs to be held accountable for its unholy crimes.
Outcome: Upheld 1117-390

Judgement 24

Assembly: General
Raised By: Bleakshield Rhuk
Judgement: On several occasions the Empire has ceded regions of various nations to foreign powers. While this was for the benefit of our Empire, it has given our foreign rivals a beachhead as to threaten or invade us in the future. These past actions were short-sighted and unvirtuous and those responsible should be held accountable.
Outcome: Upheld 751-746

Judgement 26

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Pelleas Montrose
Judgement: We hear the call of the Imperial Orcs to manifest our Pride. We call on our Virtuous to aid them, by returning the bones you can find of the countless orcs who died on our lands bound in chains. Citizens of Dawn, be inspired by the great efforts of our noble houses and others who have given prosperously to the construction of the Imperial Orcs ossuary. List of noble houses follows
Outcome: Upheld 204-0

Judgement 28

Assembly: General
Raised By: Estella Lucati di Sarvos
Judgement: The Synod must display greater Vigilance over tenured titles. The Spider's Tollkeep has not been represented at Anvil for nearly six years and nobody has noticed. There are Synod sinecures whose holders have never raised a judgement - so how do we know they are voting? In a change of policy, the Civil Service will start putting titles up for re-election if they are absent for over a year. The Civil Service should not have to do the Synod's job of Vigilant Overseer - and a year or more of waste is too high a price to pay. The Synod must step up. National Assemblies - make note of the tenured titles under your jurisdiction, apply greater Vigilance and use the powers of the Synod.
Outcome: Upheld 893-157

Judgement 29

Assembly: General
Raised By: Tarquinius Ankarien
Judgement: Priests of Ambition, Prosperity and Vigilance should travel to Tarquinius' congregation in Ankarien, Spiral to engage with the Grendel on Virtues we have in common and leverage access to hallowings and anointings of these Virtues to ensure support for the people of Spiral. It would be premature to try to convert Grendel to the Way, but their descendant's situation my be different and they deserve ancestors with a solid grounding in true Virtue.
Outcome: Upheld 1551-64

Judgement 30

Assembly: General
Raised By: Jared of the Suns of Couros
Judgement: My fellow priests, please ensure the allocation process for the Lepidean dose of true liao remains virtuous. Vote for those that inspire you; vote against those you see as petty, selfish, dishonest, or dangerous. Let none pass without your judgement. For those who seek to acquire this dose, believe in the virtue of your judgement and set your voting deadline no earlier than 6pm on Saturday of each summit. We should not rush this allocation.
Outcome: Upheld 1198-181

Judgement 31

Assembly: General
Raised By: Alfmund Fordwinsson
Judgement: Greater education and understanding on the purpose and practice of inquisition is needed across the Empire. The work of inquisiting priests is all too often misunderstood, feared needlessly, or twisted to further the vendettas of others. Upholding the core tents of each and every virtue is at the heart of every inquisition. as Adelmar inspired others to improve their martial prowess, we must educate everyone that inquisition is just as much for recognising and celebrating an abundance of virtue, as it is for investigating virtue's absence. We call upon priests to share their methods and encourage the laity to bear up their souls to be judged.
Outcome: Upheld 1760-49

Judgement 32

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Lynneeve Greiver
Judgement: Navarr should officially declare our gratitude toward Bertrand of the House Sepulchre for his virtuous efforts in trying to construct the Greenwood Manor. This will serve as a staging point for knight of Dawn who are gloriously fighting against the vallorn. He displays virtues of loyalty to Navarr.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority, 278-12

Judgement 34

Assembly: General
Raised By: Etienne de Gauvain
Judgement: Just as we should remain Vigilant within each Virtue, we must also remain Vigilant within each Nation. We support the creation of National Inquisitors by the Senate.
Outcome: Upheld 1142-550

Judgement 35

Assembly: Imperial Orc
Raised By: Stormcrow Skred
Judgement: The Imperial Orcs have always been a martial nation - the Hammer of the Empire. Whilst we show Pride in our military units by giving their captains the vote, we do not show Pride in our smaller, but just as impactful, naval traditions. Following successes in Dubhtraig, Axos, and Feroz, we should acknowledge the role of our fleets in these conflicts by enfranchising captains who take the Imperial Guerdon.
Outcome: Upheld 45-0

Judgement 36

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Bten Hansson
Judgement: Cunning Suaq! Look to Ambitious Sermersuaq, and share tales of her superhuman strength. When one human can kill a seal with a rap of her knuckles, imagine the potential of an entire army inspired by the same. The Jotun amass in Olgafdottirshal and should not be there. Even the most impenetrable forest falls one tree at a time. This fort contains a forest of orcs. They will fall before you!
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy, 216-0

Judgement 37

Assembly: Pride
Raised By: Sagua i Ezmara
Judgement: Pride lifts others and inspires with their tales. The Master of the Koboldi does not work alone. As such we acknowledge the prosperity of Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge, who provided the resources for recent improvements to the Court of the White Fountain. We also acknowledge the hard work of the koboldi, heralds of Adamant, in infusing it into the fortress in preparation for the casting of the permanent enchantment by mages of Urizen organised by Cato Auricspire. Together we achieve greatness.
Outcome: Upheld 229-70

Judgement 40

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Levi of the Navigators
Judgement: The Highborn were refugees and thus we understand the plight of others in similar circumstances. Therefore we ask the Highborn people to open their doors to any refugees fleeing persecution from foreign powers. As long as they willingly learn about the Way from the Highborn.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority, 452-0

Judgement 47

Assembly: Imperial Orc
Raised By: Redhank Nirak
Judgement: The ancestors play an important role in our lives as Orcs, especially for those of us who hear them frequently. They have strong words that allow us as individuals and a nation to grow and thrive. If we are to grow as a nation, rather than be temporary inhabitants of these lands, I believe we should record with the written word; the names, words, and deeds of all of the ancestors we can hear carefully. If we do this we will gain the ability to inspire future generations with the words of the past, we could also understand as a group the most powerful and successful ancestors we can hear, but also it could be the beginning of a conversation about our ancestors and theirs with other orcish groups and nations that share this world with us.
Outcome: Upheld 59-12

Judgement 50

Assembly: General
Raised By: Libosimachus (?)
Judgement: Can the Empire truly be called Prosperous if we cannot reward the virtuous? If we cannot share our prosperity, are we truly faithful? Do we not believe in the virtue fund? If even the most broke-ass pilgrim can share a ring from their poverty can not the more prosperous share more?
Outcome: Upheld 689-611

Judgement 51

Assembly: General
Raised By: Cadwaladr Springwake
Judgement: The concealment of feelings can lead people down the dark path of introspection, which in turn can lead to apathy,despair, and ultimately inaction. Courage teaches us that we are to face all unwelcome truths of the world, as bravely as any tangible obstacle of our lives. We implore priests of the Empire to encourage citizens and aid them in opening up about troubling emotions and events they are struggling with to stymie inaction before it can take hold.
Outcome: Upheld 1360-283

Judgement 52

Assembly: Pride
Raised By: Jenny Arbor
Judgement: Jebediah Boon of the Ore Hills; as per judgement 105, Spring 384YE, the Marcher National Assembly has recognised the equal value of all those who work the land, be they farmers or otherwise. However, the nations has been slow to respond. Hence, the Pride assembly encourages all Marcher miners, foresters, herb gardeners, and those who support them to engage in peaceful protest within the law to draw attention to the Pride they take in their work and the current situation.
Outcome: Upheld 253-160

Judgement 57

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Telyn Stormtree
Judgement: Our lifestyle makes us uniquely suited to deal with the effects of rituals such as Wither the Seed. We encourage citizens who wish to create families and raise children to leave territories cursed in this way and join stridings and steadings elsewhere to achieve this wish, and return when they have done so. If the Thule are able to do this, to keep Emrys at bay, virtuous Navarri should be able to make this sacrifice until the time comes to break the curse.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 238-42

Judgement 59

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Cynerik
Judgement: The battle during the Spring Summit was hard and bloody for Wintermark. We left many fallen behind. We encourage Wintermark to rally support to recover their bodies by reasonable means. This will demonstrate our loyalty to our heroic dead, our Pride to their sacrifice and our courage to return to those distant lands. May our heroes sleep in Kallavesa.
Outcome: Upheld 148-0

Judgement 60

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Herminius
Judgement: Across Urizen there are many construction works being planned, fortresses to shore up our border, docks to increase our prosperity, sinecures, ministries, and let us not forget the damage which will need to be repaired in Zenith. I call for all knowledgeable and virtuous citizens of Urizen to pool one of our most unique resources, our ushabti and put them to the task of aiding in the construction and reconstruction of larger building works in Redoubt, Morrow, and when the time comes Zenith. Share your resources and aid our architects, to first aid in building the Pallus Docks in Redoubt.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority, 274-0

Judgement 63

Assembly: Pride
Raised By: Luciana Valesi di Sarvos
Judgement: The Pride assembly has previously declared that we should uplift lineaged voices. In light of this, the Empire should show this in an official capacity through the formation of a lineage caucus.
Outcome: Not upheld 154-161

Judgement 66

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Kirenna i Veruna i Riqueza
Judgement: The Senate recently voted against a mission to the Asavea to target the three main slaving families. This is unvirtuous, definitely not loyal, and they should be condemned.
Outcome: Not upheld 73-92

Judgement 67

Assembly: Ambition
Raised By: Ranae de Rondell
Judgement: The Ambition Assembly supports those who would rise up in Sarangrave, but we support them IN THE NAME OF VIRTUE. We do not believe it is necessary nor virtuous to excuse heresy (such as freedom) nor do we desire the support of wild eternals to achieve the Empire's goals. VIRTUE UPLIFTS - heresy drags us down. In support of this belief we offer all the strength that we have to hallow - IN AMBITION - weapons and other resources sent to Sarangrave.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 206-0

Judgement 68

Assembly: General
Raised By: Kaspar Yakovitch von Holberg
Judgement: It is ironic that a call by Urizen's national assembly to support the people of Urizen has given rise to a mandate to support the armies. Those priests of the Empire whose Loyalty calls them to support Urizen should seek ways to support the citizens of Urizen, not just the armies fighting to free their homes.
Outcome: Upheld 1439-114

Judgement 69

Assembly: League
Raised By: Kavo di Yedinso
Judgement: The College of Engineering in Temeschwar is built to the glory of Adamant. It is an affront to the human Pride that Temeschwar's only university belongs to an eternal. The people of Temeschwar should demand a rival human architectural college be built in the city proper .
Outcome: Upheld 168-64

Judgement 71

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Harwyn Eternal
Judgement: The Navarr national assembly recognise the grand work of the Liberty Pact fighting alongside those that reap slaves from the field is tacit acceptance of that abhorrent practice. Assuch we expect our generals and thorns to reject fighting alongside vile slavers as unvirtuous
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority, 302-10

Judgement 72

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Galeas Seeker
Judgement: Oathheart has been retrieved and waits a bearer. This would not have been possible without the efforts of Skywise Gralka and Veikko Bondforger, along with the heroes who took the field with us to aid its return. Loyalty is shown by words and deeds together. Both Skywise Gralka and Veikko Bondforger pledged to retrieve the shield and to help with my Test of Mettle in the process. May congregations across the Empire celebrate this moment!
Outcome: Upheld 243-0

Judgement 77

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Immeldar i Ezmaria i Erigo
Judgement: Prosperity teaches us that we work hard for our rewards and share with the worthy. Time and time again Varushka's have shared what they have to strengthen the Empire. Varushkan weirwood built the Iron Qanat. A number of our armies are built on Varushkan mithril. We thank Varushka for their Prosperity.
Outcome: Upheld 204-0

Judgement 78

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Brother Aemon
Judgement: Pride teaches us it is in what we do we should be proud. We lineaged of Highguard and the Highborn National Assembly declare that unveiling is a valid spiritual discipline as it is a physical representation that our immortal human souls will triumph over the siren call of our blood. Should that individual do this of their own volition, then they draw Virtue from their actions; indeed to enforce or coerce a lineaged individual to unveil against their will is deplorable as it removes the opportunity for the lineaged person to act in their virtue.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority, 512-0

Judgement 82

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Vivane Knotes
Judgement: True Love, is one of the highest callings of Dawn, and no effort should be spared in its pursuit. Where a noble of Dawn falls in love with a citizen of another nation that love should be celebrated and exalted as any other, provided the Imperial citizen has done right by the traditions of Dawn and passed both a test of Mettle and a test of Ardour, each from a different house and of even greater difficulty than the norm.
Outcome: Upheld 170-10

Judgement 84

Assembly: General
Raised By: Jonah Yakovitch von Holberg
Judgement: The walls of Holberg have been blessed with a true aura of Wisdom. At the same time, a miraculous secondary Wisdom aura occurred at the Holmauer Gate. In the presence of these auras, spontaneous dedications to wisdom are occurring. There is an opportunity to make Holberg the greatest fortification in the known world, at no additional cost to the Empire. Word will spread and pilgrims whill come from beyond our borders. By raising the walls with the intention of spreading word of the way beyond our borders, this is an act of Salvation. Give prosperously to this cause. See Prince-Bishop Jonah Yakovitch von Holberb to make your donation and have your name recorded in the ledger.
Outcome: Upheld 931-185

Judgement 86

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Nathair Autumngale
Judgement: Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete, the Navarr national assembly reject the idea that there is "not one thing" to be learned from studying Terunael. The Orichalcum Sun of Emrys and mines of the Sungold Pass are but two examples of how this statement is false. As custodian, I invite (?) residents and students from Holberg to visit the Great Library of Hacynian to enlighten their ignorance and learn the value of libraries.
Outcome: Upheld 128-22

Judgement 87

Assembly: General
Raised By: Ashborn Pakt
Judgement: To strike at the heart of the idolatrous seat of the "God of Chains" - a "god" of worshipping slavery - is of the utmost virtue. Any who should seek to do so regardless of the will of Senate, will find a virtue defence unassailable. Thus we encourage all those for whom the flame of Ambition drives them to strike out at Chalonsion Asavea to take up arms knowing their actions are virtuous.
Outcome: Withdrawn (350-52 at time of withdrawal)

Judgement 90

Assembly: General
Raised By: Dr Tolamy
Judgement: Lineaged citizens are fighting the realm influence every day. They should be given a chance to show their virtue and not condemned as a crazy lineage. These slanders can strengthen the realm influences. They need our loyalty to give them the strength to keep fighting.
Outcome: Upheld 802-277

Judgement 91

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Skywise Gralka
Judgement: Soldiers of the Imperial orc legions it is known Empire wide you are loyal to the core, what is to come in the next season will test your resolve but the Imperial Orc nation calls you to action. We cannot tolerate slavery or those who benefit from it be they Imperial or otherwise. Not all battles are fought with blades. We will hold these people to account and live up to the legacy of our past.
Outcome: Upheld 150-0

Judgement 94

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Neala Blackhawk
Judgement: We the Navarr assembly think that its time to make the Great Library of Hacynia greater, expanding the complex and making it a true Empire-wide centre of history and learning.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 292-0

Judgement 95

Assembly: General
Raised By: Aneira Exiles End
Judgement: We, priests of the Empire, reflect with sadness on some of the events in Whittle - namely the killing of some children who were not of age to have taken their citizens test. Where children are concerned there must be alternatives to support them finding the way. Rather than execution, spiritual reeducation is the best course of action.
Outcome: Upheld 461-103

Judgement 96

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Lev
Judgement: It is not prosperous to work the Syrene's Wisdom at any cost. If the working conditions worsen due to Imperial use of magic, the labourers should wait until the Senate repairs Syrene's Wisdom.
Outcome: Upheld 314-0

Judgement 97

Assembly: Way
Raised By: Yosephus Morningston
Judgement: Ambition, Courage, Loyalty, Pride, Prosperity, Vigilance, Wisdom. There are seven virtues in the Way. It is natural for citizens to approach the Way by focussing on one of the Seven, but when they do so priests should remind them to seek balance and not neglect the other six.
Outcome: Upheld 109-42

Judgement 99

Assembly: League
Raised By: Damocli di Mestra
Judgement: I would like to raise a sect of priests of the League to better organise our exorcism needs. The sect would grant various benefits including increased communication and access to resources. Now, more than ever we must be vigilant of the spiritual needs of our citizens.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 250-0

Judgement 100

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Eldrick Lindwulf
Judgement: That Helgurn Chargebringer, who was a virtuous hero of Wintermark both an example to all on and off the battlefield, be recorded in the Chronicle of Heroes.
Outcome: Upheld 176-0

Judgement 101

Assembly:League
Raised By: Alessi di Trivento
Judgement: Disregarding Imperial history does us a disservice and only furthers the accusations that we care only for ourselves. The League National assembly encourages citizens of Holberg to accept the invitation to attend the library of Hacynian to further their knowledge. Whilst there we also encourage them to make use of their new anointings and the information stored there to help consider new angles to approacing the issue of the vallorn.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 316-0

Judgement 102

Assembly: General
Raised By: Lady Eleanor Novarion
Judgement: The Freefolk have demonstrated great pride and courage. I encourage all priests to engage in patient discourse with Freefolk as they learn more about the Way. Do not forget your adherence to the Imperial Way during these discussions.
Outcome: Upheld 1598-39

Judgement 103

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Clytemnestra
Judgement: TheEmpire has decided slavery is inherently unvirtous. The Empire has championed and signed the Liberty Pact. The Empire believes orcs and humans are equally deserving of salvation from slavery. The Empire must support the Liberty Pact. The senate must support anti-slavery actions, it must not support slave-taking nations. We must be the virtuous example to the rest of the world.
Outcome: Upheld 6-2

Judgement 104

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Narelle Bridin
Judgement: We the Navarr assembly wish to call attention to a new national festival at the Autumn summit. With the "Falling of Leaves" we will remember and celebrate grand acts within the nation and those who have fallen. To this end a corpse glade will be set up within the nation's camp and one of the nights of Songs and Stories dedicated to the festivities.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 340-10

Judgement 105

Assembly: Imperial Orc
Raised By: Bloodcrow Udoo
Judgement: Out of Loyalty to this Empire's ideals, we shall not stand by and watch it trade away its own virtue for cheap victory. Our armies will not fight for the Empire while the slave pact with the Thule remains in place.
Outcome: Upheld 65-0

Judgement 108

Assembly: General
Raised By: Kaywenn du Launcet
Judgement: The General assembly resolves to combat the upwelling of HATE and effects of the DRUJ MIASMA and demoralising tactics in ZENITH! To quell the tide of HATE and uplift our troops and citizens spirits we wish to send ZERO, HIGH BARD OF EMPIRE and LADY KAYWENN DU LAUNCET CHAMPION OF PRIDE to preach and celebrate the seven virtues in the face of our mutual foe.
Outcome: Upheld 1,320-0

Judgement 110

Assembly: General
Raised By: Maarit Suvidottir
Judgement: We support efforts to engage in theological dialogue with the Freefolk. We remind - they must not preach, speak of or encourage their non-doctrinally supported beliefs with the laity. It is blasphemy to talk of Paragons as beings who will come back from beyond the Labyrinth to interact with us.
Outcome: Upheld 1084-118

Judgement 112

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Clarice Novarion
Judgement: The Way of Virtue is founded on evidence. Historical research now confirms that doctrine was codified with no thought for orcs. It is unacceptable to treat our orc signlings in faith as an afterthought. Orcs must be fully integrated into Doctrine. Yet the Doctrines are interrelated: changing one requires changing others. We do not need piecemeal haphazard tinkering by individuals. We need a unified programme of Doctrinal reform. The Nine will appoint a council of up to seven theologians, including at least two Imperial Orc preachers. This council will review all the Doctrines together as a whole, then submit any proposed changes for the debate and judgement of the General Assembly. Priests willing to contribute should present themselves to the Nine at the Autumn Equinox 384YE Gather your Courage, Wisdom, and Vigilance. The time has come for reform.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 8-0

Judgement 113

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Lady Laudine du'Lac
Judgement: After the Freefolk successfully escaped their captors in Asavea, they were able to learn about the doctrines of the Way as practiced in the Empire, and have identified in their history potential exemplars and paragons. We hereby pledge to investigate any evidence that the Freefolk submits to the Assembly in support of these claims. and we will publish the results of such investigation in the synod for the benefit of all citizens.
Outcome: Upheld 156-0

Judgement 115

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Frith Sigeling
Judgement: We name Orrik of Bregaslandas the Marshall of the raid to Skallahn. Let us bring the fight to our foes, and let them taste the might of virtue.
Outcome: Upheld 146-0

Judgement 116

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Artan Greyholm
Judgement: The Stormcrows entirely support and understand the stance taken by the Imperial Orcs who are refusing to fight alongside slave taking Thule armies. Slavery is abhorrent and endangers the souls of Orcs in particular. We understand the Imperial Orcs are not abandoning their Wintermark allies.
Outcome: Upheld 132-22

Judgement 118

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Brendan Brackensong
Judgement: The trods are repaired in Zenith but it remains in Barbarian hands. That will not stop the Navarr! Stridings - heed this call and face the danger with courage. Take to the trods of Zenith, and along them bring support to Urizen's citizens.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 294-0

Judgement 120

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Rosemary Stamp
Judgement: The Marcher assembly chooses Orric Bolholt as the Marshal of the Skallahn raid.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 120-0

Judgement 121

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Zbigniew Mrakonna
Judgement: Food stolen from your cousins table cannot sustain virtuous life. The people of Karsk are honest industrious and prosperous Varushkans. We call upon the people of Karsk to look to the forests, the mines, and the trading posts that are the foundation of Varushkan prosperity and leave banditry to the barbarians.
Outcome: Upheld with a Primacy 340-0

Judgement 122

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Yevanshka
Judgement: Isember is the result of the curdling of the spirit that orccurs when the hard lessons taught by Exemplar Thrace and the Virtuous Revellion when they rose up there and Ambitiously broke their chains are not heeded. Banditry is the result of a spirit gorged on blaspheming against Prosperity, Pride, and Ambition. We extoll the Virtue of all those who took part in this purge of the wicked. We call upon the Storytellers and Wise Ones of Varushka to remember Isember only for this lesson: to act against Virtue is to sicken yourself and your community, for all your actions will lead only to ruin.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 340-0

Judgement 123

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Zivka Mrakouna
Judgement: We recognise that many threats face the empire, but it is undeniable that slavery is an indelible stain on the souls of all who practice or support it. Thus slavery is a mortal threat to the souls of the entire world. It is the most pernicious, vile, and despicable practice in existence and must be opposed in all places by all means. We in Varushka believe the destruction of the institution of slavery is a truly noble and virtous actionand assert this commitment does not diminish (something) to recognise or challenge other threats to the Empire.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 340-0

Judgement 124

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Radomír Oleksandrovych Dvorak
Judgement: We wish to invite the Freefolk to enjoy Varushkan hospitality and learn how we follow the Way and start a dialogue.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 340-0

Judgement 125

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Father Drakov
Judgement: 44 years ago the people of my vale were massacred, only I survived age 6 months. I now return to refound my vale,Spiders Rest, as Boyar. It will be a place of rest, healing, and learning. All who wish a new home are welcome if they wish to settle in Virtue. The wards will be renewed. The roads will be rebuilt. The hearths will be relit.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 340-0

Judgement 126

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Lenochka Zabotovna Vypalze
Judgement: We ask the Cardinal of Vigilance to assign the Silent Bell to the Iron Helms when they next use Merciless Assault. Let the truth of the use of these tactics be known.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 340-0

Judgement 127

Assembly: Brass Coast
Raised By: Sotatio i DelToro
Judgement: We join with the hakima in thanking Sadogua for his aid in rescuing our cousins in Feroz. Access to the Muffled Oar ritual enabled many more to be rescued and without his involvement that would not have been possible.
Outcome: Upheld 118-0

Judgement 129

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Edward Greenfriar
Judgement: In the interests of Prosperity, the Marcher national assembly encourages those Marcher farmers who are able to assist in reestablishing agriculture in Zenith once it is recaptured. The Marchers know a thing or two about farming cursed land, and that hard won knowledge should be Prosperously shared.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 120-0

Judgement 130

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Grey Stone
Judgement: The Marcher Assembly recognises that the killing of the Feni in Alderly was an atrocity. We apologise unreservedly to the Feni and to Wise Rangara for their slaughter and commend those courageous Marchers who sought to stop it.
Outcome: Upheld 104-0

Judgement 131

Assembly: General
Raised By: Palladius of Highwatch
Judgement: Supporting those who seek to learn, or to spread the Way in their own communities outside the Empire, is a virtuous act.
Outcome: Upheld 1317-0

Judgement 132

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Henry Fletcher
Judgement: Mournwold was once among the most prosperous jewels of the Empire and by our best efforts is well on its way to being so again. Opportunities are ready and waiting to be acted upon particularly with offers made in Sarcombe since being granted a charter by the late Imperatrix. Construction of the Sarcombe register and the Bounders Hall are a testament to this. We encourage all those looking to investing in the Mournwold, investing in Sarcombe.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majoirty 120-0

Judgement 133

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Friar John of the Mourn
Judgement: The Marcher national assembly has witnessed the courage of Marchers in their recent efforts in the raid of Skallahn. Of note, we would like to recognise the courage of House Oddboy, the Captains Bea of King's Stoke, Ebenezer, and Oslac Windrider and their crews. May we look to their virtuous example.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 130-0

Judgement 134

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Lochias
Judgement: we applaud and exalt the Citadel of the Scarlet Guard for reestablishing their oaths with Grud of the Imperial Orcs, the first of the Imperial Orcs to receive an education in Urizen. They welcomed Grud as a member of the Citadel. The oaths and assurances given then still stand. We call upon the Torchbearers of Urizen to examine their histories for other links between our two proud nations.
Outcome: Withdrawn (193-0 when withdrawn)

Judgement 136

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Percival
Judgement: We encourage the troubadours of Dawn to embody vigilance and investigate the auras and tenets of the Iron Helms.
Outcome: Upheld 150-42

Judgement 139

Assembly: League
Raised By: Ophelia Sanguinero Rezia di Tassato
Judgement: We, the priests of the League, understand that flooding is coming to Tassato. We encourage all citizens to make preparations as quickly as they can and work with their neighbours to protect their property. Families and guilds, vigilance calls us to be prepared for threats, and through our Vigilance we can protect the prosperity of Tassato.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 252-0

Judgement 142

Assembly: General
Raised By: Aspar
Judgement: Things bleed
Outcome: Not upheld 124-332

Judgement 145

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Caoimhe Tendfallen
Judgement: Inspired by the justicars of the Brass Coast and the Templars of Dawn, the Guides of Navarr choose to create an organised group of Navarr exorcists, known as the Spirit Woods.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 244-0

Judgement 146

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Tom Keeper
Judgement: We welcome the opinions of the Freefolk for we are a nation of many opinions! Do not cross the line into heresy but that which is not doctrine is only an opinion. Their stores of potential paragons are welcome here, as they are looked into by Synod.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 120-0

Judgement 147

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov
Judgement: The assembly applauds the word of Rosavanya Kvetoslava Vagnich to record the traditions of the people of Ossium and their invetigations of how they can be integrated into the egregore bond. The inspiration of the Paragon Kethry shows that to ensure your traditions endure all challenges is of great virtue.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 230-0

Judgement 149

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Friar Hugh
Judgement: Marchers of Bregasland, you have not been abandoned! The armies of the Empire will reclaim the land and return it to Marcher control. Learn from the Strong Reeds and lay low, work with the land, but keep your weapons sharp! Marchers don't abandon their neighbours!
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 120-0

Judgement 150

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Nicholas Reaper
Judgement: In their response to the drought and conjunction the Empire have exchanged life-threatening drought with disadvantages for life-threatening floods with advantages. If they rest at Regrow the Land's Heart then this is not malign.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 120-0

Judgement 152

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Jacob Tanner
Judgement: The virtuous face unwelcome truths as boldly as any barbarian charge. The Imperial Orcs are not battle thralls. Anyone stepping through the Sentinel Gate based on their own virtue, however actions have consequences.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 120-0

Judgement 153

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Skywise Tulva
Judgement: The Council of Nine directs the Silent Bell to investigate the provenance of the historical research on the Doctrine of Human Destiny.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 7-1

Judgement 154

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato
Judgement: The Nine agree with Sumaah that the time has come for our Synods to follow their own paths. There are many routes to Virtue and we look forward to walking on pilgrimage, not in lock-step but towards the same goal. We will raise this to our general assembly next summit.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 8-0

Judgement 155

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Galen Embercast
Judgement: The Empire seeks to facilitate virtuous and cooperative relationships between our allies, neighbours, and trading partners. The vigilant step forward when unnecessary bloodshed can be avoided the Empire would see the Commonwealth, Jarm, and their neughbours come together to resolve their conflict in virtue, with words over swords.
Outcome: Not upheld with "Primacy" 3-5

Judgement 156

Assembly: Brass Coast
Raised By: Maria i Espiri i Guerra
Judgement: We the Freeborn assembly believe it is a failing of virtue to bring motions of significant importance to Senate early in the festival when all of the information is not available. It is a failing of Vigilance to bring a motion without complete information and a failing of Wisdom for our senators to be forced to vote without all the information.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 184-0

Judgement 157

Assembly: Brass Coast
Raised By: Cadenza I Fontanilla I Riqueza
Judgement: We nominate the following to have the virtuous business upgrade in Madruga. Maria i Espri i Guerra; Delara i Fyadoz i Riqueza (in cue of Rhana); Sulauka i Nodeya i; Sebastian i Fijadoz; Naseef i Platta i Guerra; Ladaa I Fontanilla I Riqueza; Thank you all for your help. Remain prosperous.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy 184-0

Judgement 160

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Maja Świętosława Przewałski
Judgement: We the Varushkan national assembly recognise the virtue in the actions of the Imperial Orcs in refusing to fight alongside slavers. Loyalty teaches us to despise treachery for even the strongest may err, but deceivers will lie again. The Empire repeatedly condemns slavery and yet the Senate has allowed the Thule to take slaves while fighting our war.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 220-0

Judgement 163

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Warden Doubravka
Judgement: Courage tells us to not accept defeat; if our first means fail we must find another way. The Varushkan national assembly supports of the virtue of burning the Orwelt. We must bear the hard choice to save the greatest number of lives..
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 171-0

Mandate

The following mandates were passed during the Spring Equinox. Where there are competing mandates, the one that passes with the largest margin is successful and all other competing mandates are considered to have failed.

Judgement 5

Assembly: General
Raised By: Aurum of the Nightingale Temple
Judgement: The Urizen and Loyalty Assemblies call for others to join in this Virtuous Crusade for the salvation of Zenith. Let every priest in the Empire commit to the defeat of the Druj. We send Autumn of the Nightingale Temple with 25 doses of liao to urge the priests of the Empire to tithe their strength so that we may bring swift death to the Druj.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 2178 to 48
Notes: Enacted. This opportunity is detailed in the To ride the earth wind of fortune.

Judgement 21

Assembly: General
Raised By: Isaac of the Silent Tide
Judgement: Urizen and Loyalty assemblies call for others to join in virtuous crusade for the salvation of Zenith. Let every priest in the Empire commit to the defeat of the Druj. We send Isaac of the Silent Tide speaker of the Highguard national assembly with 25 doses of liao to urge the priests of the Empire. To tithe their strength so we may bring swift death to the Druj.
Outcome: Withdrawn
Notes: This opportunity is detailed in the To ride the earth wind of fortune. Judgement 5 represents an upheld version of this mandate.

Judgement 33

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Mael Donjeon of House Remys
Judgement: With five-and-twenty liao we send Killian Mortére to summon virtuous knights and yeofolk. Defy the Druj with shining spear and sword! And free the captive Barrens from their yoke!
Outcome: Withdrawn
Notes: This opportunity is detailed in the The day writes the words wind of fortune.

Judgement 43

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Iniska Ashwood
Judgement: The Navarr take Pride in sacrifice but we must not sacrifice our Pride. Pride tells us never to be ashamed of our past. Terunael is dead but from the ashes Navarr was formed. We send Iniska Ashwood with 50 doses of liao to remind Navarr of what we have achieved; with the aid of the Empire and since the fall of Terunael. We are Navarr - not Terunael. Take Pride in what we have achieved so far - one day the vallorn will be eradicated and we must plan for that future.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority, 278-52.
Notes: Enacted. This opportunity is detailed in Shimmerglisten wind of fortune. Waiting for liao.

Judgement 54

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Darian Numbers
Judgement: There are three things that should never be made; food that goes uneaten, coin that goes unspent, and magic that goes unused. We send Darian Numbers with 25 liao to Asolat to urge all prosperous citizens to seek out new opportunities for commerce and development in their lands putting forward their proposals for consideration at the next summit. Let the glorious work of the seneschals of Dawn and their prosperous work be recognised and guided.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 279 - 0
Notes: Enacted. This opportunity is detailed in Apples from a tree. Waiting for liao.

Judgement 62

Assembly: General
Raised By: Aureliana di Sarvos
Judgement: The Barrens is a land to be liberated, not a prize to be claimed. We send Aureliana du Sarvos to urge the nations of the Empire to turn aside from this conquest. Let us rally the slaves and survivors of the Druj's campaign in the Barrens to our cause. We send Aureliana di Sarvos with 75 liao to discourage a campaign of brutal conquest.
Outcome: Upheld 1707 - 227
Notes: Enacted. This opportunity is detailed in The day writes the words Wind of Fortune

Judgement 70

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Enis Splinterspear
Judgement: We should seek to learn more of, and from, our past and shoulder a little of the responsibility for the sinkhole. Now we have a chance to repair the damage we should not be half-hearted in the attempt. We sent Enis Splinterspear with 25 doses of liao to urge those Navarr who can to help the koboldi reach the lower depths of the sinkhole so that access to the ruins of our past my be learned from.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority 310-0

Notes: Enacted. This opportunity is detailed in One side stone, one side fire Wind of Fortune

Judgement 106

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Raewyn Eternal
Judgement: We send Aurum of the Nightingale temple with 25 liao to encourage those pilgrims inspired by the following mandate with the eyes of loyalty. The Urizen and Loyalty Assemblies call for others to join in this Virtuous Crusade for the salvation of Zenith. Let every priest in the Empire commit to the defeat of the Druj. We send Autumn of the Nightingale Temple with 25 doses of liao to urge the priests of the Empire to tithe their strength so that we may bring swift death to the Druj.
Outcome: Upheld 261-0
Notes: Not Enacted; no liao supplied, and the same individual cannot enact two mandates This use of the Eyes of Loyalty supports Judgement 5.

Judgement 109

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Claude Cutter
Judgement: Let the quest for glory be the blazing sun that guides you as you venture into the abyss! We send Lord Pelleas Montrose with 25 doses of liao to urge those who seek glory to delve into the deeps beneath the world and defeat whatever evil they may find there!
Outcome: Upheld 172-0
Notes: Enacted. This opportunity is detailed in One side stone, one side fire Wind of Fortune

Judgement 135

Assembly: Wisdom
Raised By: Hembeneth i Guerra
Judgement: I call upon the people of Holberg and followers of wisdom throughout the Empire to focus their wisdom. I send Hembeneth I guerra with 25 doses of liao to urge the * faithful to find a practical solution to the ravages caused by the curse placed by Skathe on Holmauer Park.
Outcome: Upheld 304-0
Notes: Enacted. This special mandate opportunity is detailed in the Watches from the Wall Wind of Fortune

Judgement 165

Assembly: Brass Coast
Raised By: Luca i Taziel i Riqueza
Judgement: Pride conveyed by words alone is vain boasting; proclaim it by how you conduct every part of your life. Those who embrace the Festival of the Broken Wheel should demonstrate their Pride in this traditional festival by donning a white head scarf, robe or similar. We send Luca i Taziel i Riqueza with 25 doses of liao to urge Freeborn citizens to dress in such a way that everyone knows who is celebrating the Festival.
Outcome: Upheld with primacy 184-0
Notes: Enacted. This special mandate opportunity is detailed in the To see what you sell Wind of Fortune

The Virtue Fund

The following represents the Virtue Fund of the Synod:

Starting Value	11 Rings
Income	1 Ring	Donation by Lysimachus.
Income	1 Crown	Donation by Tarquinius.
Income	1 Crown	Donation by Lev, via the Tribune of the Synod.
Income	100 Thrones	The price paid in the Bourse Auction for the dose of True Liao.
Rewarding	4 Thrones	Rewarding to Rodric Worldscribe following Judgement 93 being automatically upheld.
Income	4 Crowns	Donation by Belakov, first Senator of Ossium.
Rewarding	7 Thrones	Rewarding to Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra following Judgement 108 being automatically upheld.
Rewarding	25 Thrones	Rewarding to Lakshmi i Shartha i Riqueza following Judgement 20 being upheld.
Rewarding	4 Thrones	Rewarding to Teleri Thornweaver following Judgement 48 being upheld.
Rewarding	24 Thrones	Rewarding to Pontus Figures following Judgement 56 being upheld.
Rewarding	40 Thrones, 6 Crowns, 12 Rings	Rewarding to Irada von Temeschwar following Judgement 83 being upheld (insufficient funds for full rewarding).
Income	1 Ring	Donation by an unknown citizen.
Income	5 Rings	Donation by Gancio.
Income	5 Rings	Donation by Lysimachus.
Income	3 Crowns, 3 Rings	Donation by Marta Kovar as proceeds of a sale of a one hundred throne cookie.
Income	1 Crown	Donation by Beatrix Amalia de Rondell zu Holberg.
Income	3 Thrones, 6 Crowns	Donation by Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza, returning excess funds from Judgement 67 at the Spring Equinox 384YE.
Closing Value	4 Thrones, 2 Crowns, 14 Rings

Doses of True Liao

Five doses of True Liao were disbursed this summit:

One dose to Landon of Longridge by purchase in the Public Auction
One dose in connection to the Lepidean University to Sela of the Suns of Couros via Judgement 80
One dose to Fabienne de Miel by decision of the Gatekeepers
One dose to Arsenio Sanguieno Rezia di Tassato by decision of the Gatekeepers
One dose to Genoveva Barossa di Tassato by decision of the Gatekeepers