houses. The powers of the Senate are employed using either a Senate motion or a Senate announcement. Only a member of the Senate with the right to propose a

more powers of state. Powers of state are legal powers exercised by one or more of the five house of government. For example, the General Assembly of the

emphasis. The Senate may choose which civil servant will be the lead on the appraisal by including the name of the researcher in the Senate motion (along

Affairs is a member of the Senate. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a Senate session and participate in the debates. They do not

Senate. The Senate was created at the dawn of the Empire to ensure that the power to govern remained in the hands of the citizens. The Senate is a development

Commission Senate address Senate announcement New Imperial titles Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne Master of the Imperial

motion Senate powers Senator Commission Senate address Senate announcement New Imperial titles Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne

using motions. All the main powers of the Imperial Senate rely on a motion being raised and passed when directly employed by the Senate. The only alternative

powers of the Imperial Senate). The Advisor on the Vallorn is appointed by unanimous decision of the Navarr senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be

member of the Senate. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a Senate session and participate in the debates. The Throne has the right

appointed by the Cardinal of the Assembly of the Way in the Imperial Synod. It is considered a virtue title of the Assembly of the Way. During the reign of Empress

create the Captain of the Senate Guard. Implicit in the description of this title is the existence of a sodality - the Senate Guard - and that the new title

count towards the limit such as the Chair of the Wolf, the Master of Rings, and the Master of the Koboldi but they have their own limitations. The only exception

Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne Master of the Imperial Mint Speaker for the Senate Conscience of the Senate Imperial treasury

or ceding the commission (which are powers of the Imperial Senate). Castellan of the Silent Sentinel is a national position appointed by the Synod. It

Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne Master of the Imperial Mint Speaker for the Senate Conscience of the Senate Imperial treasury

motion Senate powers Senator Commission Senate address Senate announcement New Imperial titles Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne

Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne Master of the Imperial Mint Speaker for the Senate Conscience of the Senate Imperial treasury

decision of the Senators of a chosen nation, by the General Assembly of the Imperial Synod, and through open auction on the Imperial Bourse. During the reign

Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne Master of the Imperial Mint Speaker for the Senate Conscience of the Senate Imperial treasury

cannot do. In the example of the Captain of the Senate Guard - they have the legal power to specify who is and is not a member of the Senate Guard, but they

kept in the personal histories and records of communities scattered across the Empire. The civil service works under the direction of the Senate, to recover

Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne Master of the Imperial Mint Speaker for the Senate Conscience of the Senate Imperial treasury

Note: One of the powers of the Senate is to reward Imperial citizens. The Senate could have given Isk a material commendation; it could have disbursed funds

balance on the power of the Imperial Senate and The Throne and has the power to reward the virtuous and punish the wicked. It also controls the supply of true

interests with the constant clamour to put the Empire first. As part of the Council, they have the power to determine how the conjunctions of the Sentinel Gate

happens. If the subject is not present in the Hub for the verdict, then it is the responsibility of the Tribune to inform them of the outcome of the judgement

Assembly Assembly of the Way The Assembly of Nine The Assembly of Nine consists of the eight cardinals appointed by the virtue assemblies and the Throne. Each

automatically created. The location and size of the commission and the method of appointment and tenure of any associated title are all part of the necessary details

responsibility to the nation they represent and the perceived needs of the Empire as a whole. Throughout the history of the Empire, the strength of the Military

in the Senate was removed and replaced with the right of address. In Summer 380YE, the Imperial Senate voted to further amend the powers amend the powers

not already a member of the Synod, then they do not gain the powers of a member of the Synod, but they may still raise the judgement associated with their

it to the grandmaster along with their share of the fount at the start of the next summit. During the Spring Equinox 384YE, the Imperial Senate chose to

from the Civil Service, but otherwise it should be completed and handed to the office of the Prefect of the Conclave. The specific wording of the declaration

"Cardinal of (Virtue)" or "Cardinal of The Way". Together with The Throne, they form the Assembly of Nine, arguably the most important assembly of the Synod

The crime of abuse of powers is defined as: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies

available on the streets of the city. Lady Madriannia of the Blue Stones, Nemoria, Asavean Archipelago. The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in

Liaison to the Senate and had only the right to address the Senate. At the Autumn Equinox summit 378YE the powers of the title were amended, and re-titled Imperial

position appointed by the Imperial Senate. The Senate commissioned the construction in Sarvos of an embassy with the Iron Confederacy during the Spring Equinox

anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the Grandmasters of the orders. A priest using the power of witness

between the two world powers opened shortly afterwards. Lord-Magister Anton Trescher of the Hidden Hook, Who attends at the House of Princes, In the City

on the nature of the opportunity they might be able to take advantage of it at a later date, or it might be a one-time offer. The parameters of the opportunity

The Imperial Master of Works is an Imperial Title appointed by the Senate. The title was created at the Autumn Equinox summit of 377YE. The title has been

Juha the Cave Spider, the first ambassador to Otkodov, appointed by the Imperial Senate in Spring 381YE. The Ambassador to the Thule orcs of Otkodov is

Appointment by the Senate Appointments to the Senate The Throne Master of the Imperial Mint Speaker for the Senate Conscience of the Senate Imperial treasury

before the Autumn Equinox. With the opening of the embassy, the Axou in turn opened the port of Towers of Kantor to Imperial shipping. Closer ties between

Trade to the Liege of the Five Winds, The Court of the Five Winds, Faraden. The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the people

Guerra The position was established by unanimous vote of the Senate in Winter 377YE. The High Exorcist exists to advise the Military Council on the use of

ensure that the funds are used wisely and for the purpose they are intended. The powers of the Auditor were extensively amended by the Imperial Senate in Spring

The embassy to the merchants of the Sarcophan Delves was commissioned by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 380YE, and work began almost immediately

concerns. With the first launching of The Freeborn Storm just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral'

relations with the Commonwealth. They have all the responsibilities common to an Imperial ambassador. The title has all the common powers of an ambassador:

Summer 377YE. At the Spring Equinox 379YE, the Imperial Senate voted to amend the powers of the Dredgemaster. In addition to expanding the operation at Feverwater

enjoys the amity of the Imperial Conclave. The powers of the wand have not been made public knowledge. The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Arcane

themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion. Oxtitocszin, Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High

relevant to the magicians of the realm the archmage represents. The running order is based on the length of service of the individual archmages. The current

season varies but it is the rarest substance in the Empire. The Throne is given the first portion as one of their Powers of Virtue. The second portion is auctioned

martial of the orders, the manifesto of the Rod and Shield centres on the role of magic in defending the Empire and expanding its borders. The Rod and Shield

unlimited. The Senate chose to amend the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to amend the powers further

present the decision to the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Minister. The Imperial

by the General Assembly, and by the appropriate Virtue Assembly. The History of the Gatekeepers In the early days of the Empire, the allocation of true

Imperial Conclave. The powers of the foci have not been made public knowledge. The Master of the Koboldi has a suite of rooms at the College of Architecture in

The Dean of the Lyceum oversees the most famous college for the study of magic in the Empire. The Dean of the Lyceum is an Imperial title in the Conclave

that the Empire is making the best use of rituals such as Eyes of the Sun and Moon, The Eye of the High Places, and Dreams in the Witch House, the title

have left the lodge following the Imperial Senate placing an embargo on the Principalities of Jarm. Following the decision of the Imperial Senate in Spring

vision. The first Seer of the Gateway was Livia of the Spire of the Celestial Cascade of Urizen, appointed in Winter 379YE by the Assembly of the Nine. No

Aiding the Warmage fits perfectly with the Net of the Heavens philosophy of Arch of the Sky. Their goal is to aid the Empire and they see the Warmage

to no-one but instead the servant and the master of all. The Senate shall ensure the good governance of the Empire. The Senate will assume responsibility

Consular. The Imperial Chaplain Consular is an Imperial Title appointed by the Cardinal of the Way. The title was created by the Imperial Senate during the

court. The powers and appointment method of the Virtue inquisitors were significantly amended by the Imperial Senate in Spring 382YE. The intention of the

method of the title was clarified by the Imperial Senate in Summer Solstice 381YE. The Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial is responsible for ensuring the

was the first Imperial Inquisitor to be part of the newly established Inquisitorial Court. This Imperial title was established by vote of the Senate in

created. The location and size of the commission and the method of appointment and tenure of any associated title are all part of the necessary details

The Imperial Bard embodies the artistic spirit of the Empire. The High Bard of the Empire is an Imperial title appointed by the Assembly of the Nine. It

In Winter 381YE, The Imperial Senate voted to amend the powers of the Captain of the Senate Guard to give them a 5 Throne stipend. The Captain is expected

investigation of the isolated site after their discovery of the ruined Gildenheim runeforge. The Imperial Senate determined to make the best use of the mithril

amend the title of Imperial Fleet Master to include the authority to treat with the Grendel as an Ambassador of the Empire. This will include the powers

they gained the seat. The Imperial Senate commissioned the construction of a deep lift following an opportunity that arose when a group of miners were

their power of commission, the Spymaster must make an announcement in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power had

Reuben, of the Assembly of Vigilance The primary purpose of inquisition is to investigate and expose unvirtuous behaviour. The target or targets of the inquisition

that the Dhomiro of the Cinnabar Hills will help ensure the economic stability of Kahraman - and where possible help increase the prosperity of the mine

in the Empire. Members of the Conclave explore, discuss and use magic for the benefit both of the Empire and the magicians themselves. Much of the business

hypothecation, the costs of operating the dossier are fixed and the money from the auction goes to the Senate as with other Bourse seats. The holder of the Seat

allows the purchase of weirwood from the Principalities of Jarm. The Prime Factor of the Pallas Docks is expected to ensure that the Magician-Prince of Pӓrnau

walk it of the perils of leaving the path of virtue. At the entrance to each of the eight circles stands a white granite statue of a contemporary figure in

on behalf of the Empire. The Empire can open embassies with distant foreigners such as Asavea, Jarm and the Commonwealth. These foreign powers are empires

rather than on the basis of the evidence presented. Assuming the powers of a proxy without the authorization of the title holder is illegal - the individual

votes in the Synod but was appointed by the Senate, allowing the Senate undue influence the Synod. The motion was not struck down by magistrates at the time

month a display of the secrets of the Night eternals, the next a history of trade with the Commonwealth, then a display of the pilgrims of the Way. Each exhibition

during the peace treaty with the Grendel it was claimed from the Druj by the forces of the Broken Shore. When Spiral joined the League the Senate voted to allocate

with the assistance of several civil servants. The mana is provided to the Bursar at the start of the next summit. The Bursar is the sole arbiter of how

surprise of the Imperial Senate the Navarr Senators refused - despite the fact that the forests of Miaren produce a greater bounty. The inability of the Senate

unanimous vote of the Senate in Winter 378YE to help the Imperial Academy to instill the heroes of tomorrow with an appreciation for the power of the Virtues

descendants of Empress Richilde. During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the Imperial Senate agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle

Abuse of Powers: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies. Desecration: The removal

those fleeing the invasion of Madruga by the Grendel to reach the relative safety of the League. The Senate commissioned an appraisal of the steps needed

not come for free. The School of the Sanguine Bloom Sameen - the founder of the School of the Sanguine Bloom taught her students to use their herbs judiciously

between the citizens of Temeschwar and those of Varushka in the early days of the Empire, but in the end the Varushkans retained control of them. The League

Seraiah Armand of the Suns of Couros. Bastion is the birthplace of the Way of Virtue and the Imperial Synod was founded here. In the days before the Empire was

line with the Way of Virtue Build a bridge between the Conclave and the priests of the Synod Prior to the Spring Equinox 385YE, the wording of the Order's