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==Overview==
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Clemency is a power possessed by members of the [[Imperial Synod]] to plead for a reduced sentence during a [[criminal trial]].
==Confession and clemency==
* A Synod priest that has granted a citizen [[Sanctuary|sanctuary]] may take that citizen's confession, or they may permit another Synod priest to do so.
* A Synod member who has taken confession may accompany the fugitive to their trial to plead for clemency.
* A plea for clemency must be made on Virtuous grounds. To be effective the priest must present a clear case that demonstrates that the actions of the accused were Virtuous, albeit illegal.
* It is not possible to submit a plea for clemency unless the accused pleads guilty at the start of their trial.
 
==Clemency Guidance==
These notes are taken from a [[Clemency guidance|document]] published by the Magistrates in Summer 378YE, written by Magistrate Reinholz. They are designed to help priests better formulate their claims for clemency.
{{:Clemency guidance}}
 
<ic>Wayfarer Isaac looked through the flap of the tent at the waiting orcs, who in turn were watching the sand trickle through the hourglass. Isaac took a breath and let out an inaudible sigh as he turned his attention back to young pilgrim who had made her way to the tent.<p>
 
"...and I cut him nearly in two. As he dropped to the floor, I took another swing and, just like that, two pieces."
 
Isaac winced at the glee in the zealot's voice. "And pray tell me which virtue was foremost in your heart as you slew the yeoman?"
 
"Vigilance, of course. On the grounds that he was a briar who had been hiding it and clearly up to something."
 
Isaac shook his head slowly, musing once again that loyalty was proving a difficult path to walk this day. "I shall accompany you to your trial, but I recommend you use the remaining time available to us to put your affairs in order."</ic>
 
===Further Reading===
*[[Imperial Synod |Synod Processes and Powers]]
**[[The Assemblies of the Synod|Information about the different Assemblies]]
 
** [[The Powers of Synod Priests|The powers of individual Synod Members]]
***[[How Assemblies make Judgments|Judgement]]
***[[Witness]]
***[[Sanctuary]]
***[[Clemency]]
 
**[[The Judgments of the Synod|The Judgements of the Synod]]
***[[Appointment]]
***[[Inquisition]]
***[[Condemnation]]
***[[Statement of Principle]]
***[[Revocation]]
***[[Recognition]]
***[[Veto]]
***[[Rewarding]]
***[[Changing Doctrine]]
***[[Writ of Excommunication]]
 
* Religion
** [[The Way|The Way of Virtue]]
** [[Imperial Theology]]
** [[Religious skills]]
**[[Religious Crimes]]
* [[Recent history]]
 
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