session and participate in the debates. Senators may cast a vote on any motion that is brought before the Senate. Senators may propose a single motion for consideration

on them in the Senate, the Senators who form the mainstay of the Senate are chosen by the people of their nation. Most senators work hard to make themselves

impassioned speeches shamed many senators and priests, and she declared herself as candidate for the Throne. While some senators were inspired by her, the more

created when a new army is created. A general is usually selected by the senators of their nation but once appointed they have sole authority for issuing

prevent individual senators from monopolising the Senate's time. Currently, the Imperial titles with the power of proposal are: Senator Conscience of the

a single senator during a session and only for the duration of a single motion. Traditionally the Speaker uses their power to exclude senators whose behaviour

the senators of that nation. To succeed, the vote requires the support of a senator of every territory of that nation in the Empire. If a senator is not

within nations and led by generals of those nations appointed by their senators quickly gained ground. It also eased concerns in many quarters of a future

appointed by unanimous decision of the senators of the appropriate nation, or by vote of the Senate if the senators cannot decide. These positions are usually

information to be concisely and accurately communicated to their fellow senators. Appointments by the Senate Appointments by the Synod Appointments by the

majority vote of the senators present. A vote that has constitutional implications requires the approval of two-thirds of all current senators in the Empire and

funds by Senators. The Imperial Senate has responsibility for allocating and spending the treasury. They do this by appointing individual Senators to oversee

Each Imperial army is commended by a general. While generals are chosen by Senators, once appointed the general has sole authority to order the army to move

voted in a senator election. The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for Holberg

majority vote of those Senators present. The “greater majority of Senators” requires the support of two-thirds of all the senators of the Empire, whether

approach used for the unique Freeborn approach to their senators here. The current Freeborn senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages

observe Senate affairs; to speak on behalf of the virtuous; to keep the senators focused on their duty to the citizens of the Empire rather than their own

386YE, and potentially indefinitely assuming nothing significant changes. Senators in the League are chosen on the basis of who can command the most support

summit, and sparked considerable controversy leading to a clash between the senators and the civil service over the recommendations of the Constitutional Court

them, so they can make sensible decisions and appoint virtuous Senators. Urizen senators are elected as the culmination of the demos, a gathering of Urizeni

than a noble they are often close personal friends and allies. Dawnish senators are chosen from amongst the noble class by tourney. To help them function

The Crystal Architect of the Spires is an Imperial Title appointed by the senators of Urizen, empowered to commission structures that produce valuable crystal

accomplishments of a nation, or more cynically the reputation of one of it's senators. They are ideal to create suitable monuments to memorialise those who have

From A Children's Primer of the Way Some may believe that Pride is simply senators in fine clothing praising the qualities of their Nation, but this is only

generations ago; now only the senators come before the Assembly for ratification. The Highborn Assembly selects senators by interrogation. Each chapter

already built - any diversification that was complete - would be unaffected. Senators in The Marches are chosen by the steward who controls the most land; this

was known to have influenced the election of several Senators, and for many years the Freeborn Senator for Madruga was in her pocket following extensive 'loans'

available to it - for example the Marcher National Assembly may revoke Marcher senators and generals. The assembly that will consider a judgement is set when the

This is intended to allow them to present important information for the Senators consideration. It is extremely impolite not to inform the Speaker's seat

Garden. The method of appointment was changed to unanimous decision of the senators of Navarr and Dawn, in a similar fashion to the way titles such as the

surmounting a six-pointed star The Celestial Arch often works closely with Senators seeking a voice in the Conclave, and prepared to return the favour in the

for spectacle. The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinoxes and solstices during the year. The senators for Astolat, the

to 3 costs 3 Imperial Wains, etc. A congregation cannot be diversified. Senators in Highguard are chosen by the Highborn National Assembly on the basis

The senator for Skarsind is elected during the Winter Solstice each year. As the Imperial Orcs gain more territory, they will gain more senators and these

Imperial navy is commanded by an admiral. While admirals are chosen by Senators, once appointed the admiral has sole authority to order the navy to move

not already covered by the other houses of government. Each summit the senators meet several times to deliberate and vote on the motions they have raised

Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice. The current Varushkan senators are listed below

five years at the Autumn Equinox 377YE. Historically, the need for six senators from two nations to be in unanimous agreement has made this sinecure particularly

It is a National position, appointed by unanimous decision of the League senators. Associated with the Sapphire Stair in Tassato, the keeper is paid a portion

that the Urizen were outmanoeuvred by a coalition of Freeborn and League Senators, but the Urizen themselves admit their inability to focus their support

successfully requested the Senate assign the territory to the League. Dawnish senators were incandescent with fury but there was nothing they could do and Holberg

house, wearing the blue-and-gold surcote of the questing knight. While the senators of Dawn denied any lingering resentment, the Gryphon's Pride did not fight

session to provide the benefit of their legal and civil expertise to the senators. Civil servants have the legal right to enter the Senate at any time but

it was part of an agreed price paid to gain the support of the Freeborn senators for the sweeping financial changes she instituted. The title changes hands

name of the new Senator. The money is given to the stormcrows to be distributed amongst the poorest Winterfolk present. Although the senators are chosen by

two-thirds majority vote of the senators of the Empire, whether or not they are present, or even in position at that time. Only Senators may vote - the Conscience

few solid buildings in Anvil, the Senate is a sturdy structure where the senators of the Imperial Senate meet during the quarterly summits to discuss the

of this title, decisions about the Breadbasket were made by the Marcher senators - now such decisions would be made by the Keeper instead. The Keeper is

This is intended to allow them to present important information for the Senators consideration. To use this power, the Fleet Master informs the Civil Service

until a year has passed. Navarr Senators have a reputation for tactical voting. They accrue political capital with Senators of other nations which they use

This is intended to allow them to present important information for the Senators consideration. To use this power, the Magus informs the Civil Service that

of the Senate; Senators are hoped to show the traditional virtues of the Stork in their voting. Rituals specifically to do with senators or the Senate might

The Herbalist of the Hearth is an Imperial title appointed by the senators of Wintermark. The Herbalist has custodianship of The Valley of Pride, a garden

This is intended to allow them to present important information for the Senators consideration. It is extremely impolite not to inform the Speaker's seat

of Seren instead), but to the surprise of the Imperial Senate the Navarr Senators refused - despite the fact that the forests of Miaren produce a greater

but to take bold action when circumstances demand it. As politicians and senators, Steinr express the virtues of forthright directness and honesty - they

vicious fighting, they were slowly pushed back to Anozel. The Freeborn senators demanded assistance in the Senate but while they had the support of Emperor

during the Spring Equinox by unanimous decision of the League senators. If the senators cannot reach a decision, the title may be appointed by the Imperial

It is a national position appointed by majority vote of the Imperial Orc senators. The position is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering

of money as bribes to half the senators in the Empire. It was claimed he bought the elections of two Freeborn senators outright. It is impossible to know

Imperial Bourse, and that its financial assets are not forgotten by relevant Senators and other important figures, even though the nobles of the house won't

from straightforward and involved three senators (Magdalena di Sarvos, Gant Archama, and Joseph Holbuck, senators for Sarvos, Temeschwar, and Holberg respectively)

to them who need magical help, and the Vates are often called on by the Senators to perform rituals that benefit territories, the Navarr nation or the Empire

the muster, the Herald will ask everyone present to be certain that no senators are in the chamber and once that is confirmed the session begins. It is

This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Master must inform the Speaker for

Dredgemaster of Feverwater is appointed by unanimous decision of the Navarr senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

assignment of Skarsind, and the nation now having the ability to appoint senators, the appointment mechanism defaults to the standard method of appointing

once per summit. This allows them to present important information for the Senators consideration. To use this power, the Seer informs the Civil Service that

It is a national position appointed by unanimous decision of the Marcher senators. The Sarcombe Metal Market was established as part of a wider scheme to

politics of the Marches and the Empire alike. Perhaps as many as a half of all senators for the Mournwold were picked by stewards from Chalkdowns in the years

decision of the Wintermark senators. The Aviary of Ishal was reconstructed following a motion in the Senate, proposed by the Senator for Kallavesa. The Aviary

Senate Guard is an Imperial title with responsibility for protecting the senators and the public gallery whenever the Senate is in session. The title was

not already covered by the other houses of government. Each summit the senators meet several times to deliberate and vote on the motions they have raised

appointed during the Summer Solstice each year by unanimous decision of the senators of Wintermark. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may

appointed during the Summer Solstice each year by unanimous decision of the senators of the League. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may

across the Empire to join them. While the Synod and the Dawnish and Highborn senators pushed for a major military campaign against the briars, other voices were

Master Apothecary is appointed by unanimous decision of the Wintermark senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

the Spring Equinox each year. It is chosen by unanimous decision of the senators of the Brass Coast. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title

It is a national position appointed by majority vote of the Varushkan senators. The position is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering

Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the Wintermark senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

their insistence that each nation would set the means to select their own senators, rather than a single method being applied to everyone. Perhaps their best-known

legally binding, it is likely that other Upwolders may look askance at senators who appoint anyone other than a proper resident of the Silver Chase. The

Gatekeeper of Falling Snow is appointed by unanimous decision of the Wintermark senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

the Bloody Great Sausage project on an Imperial citizen appointed by the Senators of the League. The Custodian is expected to spread fine quality Holberg

the next two years the Varushkan senators were united in their opposition to every motion raised by a League senator. Control of the Shafts is assigned

Guardian of Drunfirth is appointed by unanimous decision of the Wintermark senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

your resource being in the territory in question. This means that Dawnish senators are now elected by simple vote of the nobles whose resource is in the relevant

Constitutional Court will attempt to provide advice to any senator or their proxy who requests it, to give senators the best chance of ensuring their motion is legitimate

Herbalist of Sybella is appointed by unanimous decision of the Highborn senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

of the Starlight Drift is selected by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

Freeborn Scrivener was chosen after very public promises by the Brass Coast senators that they would end the rebellion. The orcs fled north into Varushka pursued

the decision was heavily influenced by a coalition of League and Highborn senators who wished to prevent Varushkan dominance of the early Imperial Bourse

of the Golden Orchard is appointed by unanimous decision of the Navarr senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

upgrade/improve, and repair existing structures as well as commissioning new one. The senators confirmed that this was indeed their intention. The Master of the Koboldi

they cannot vote to appoint a senator in their new territory until a year has passed since they last voted. The senators for each Imperial territory are

Eternal Flame of Miaren is appointed by unanimous decision of the Navarr senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

The Custodian of the Claw is selected by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed

The Woundbinder of the Mark is an Imperial title appointed by the senators of Wintermark. The Woundbinder has custodianship of Hufi's Garden, a garden

right does not extend to a priest who is currently a senator; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings

Mazzarine. The Healer of Dawn is appointed by unanimous decision of the senators of Dawn. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed