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==Hearth of Virtue==
==Hearth of Virtue==
The Hearth of Virtue stands in the Vale of Strascovia next to a temple dedicated to the virtue of [[Wisdom]]. The Hearth of Virtue serves as a seminary school. Within it has several classrooms and dormitories for people to learn from [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#Storytellers|storytellers]] about the [[Paragons_and_exemplars|Paragons]], the Exemplars, and the mysteries of the Way of Virtue. There is a central library, which incorporates many of the writings held in the [[Anvil Library]].
The Hearth of Virtue stands in the Vale of Strascovia next to a temple dedicated to the virtue of [[Wisdom]]. The Hearth of Virtue serves as a seminary school. Within it has several classrooms and dormitories for people to learn from [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#Storytellers|storytellers]] about the [[Paragons_and_exemplars|Paragons]], the Exemplars, and the mysteries of the Way of Virtue. There is a central library, which incorporates many of the writings held in the [[Anvil#The_Anvil_Library]].


There are seven smaller chapels within the seminary, each dedicated to one of the virtues. At the centre of each chapel stands a hearth fire, which copies the design of the national hearth fire on show during Anvil summits. Each chapel has symbolism throughout showing animals of the appropriate virtue.
There are seven smaller chapels within the seminary, each dedicated to one of the virtues. At the centre of each chapel stands a hearth fire, which copies the design of the national hearth fire on show during Anvil summits. Each chapel has symbolism throughout showing animals of the appropriate virtue.

Revision as of 09:25, 16 January 2021

Overview

The construction of the Hearth of Virtue was commissioned by Nikolovich Drakov as the Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave during the Winter Solstice 382YE. Built in Perumaki, Miekarova, work was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 383YE.

Responsibilities

The Tender of the Hearth is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of those who visit, and study, at the seminary.

Powers

A Portion of Liao

The sinecure provides 9 measures of liao to the Tender each season, to be used as they see fit.

Voice in the Synod

The Tender of the Hearth may sit in the Imperial Synod, and possesses 18 votes in Synod affairs (or an additional 18 votes if they already have a congregation). They may use these votes in any assembly for which they are eligible.

Appointment

The Tender of the Hearth is a national position appointed by the Synod. It is elected by judgement of the Varushkan Assembly. .

The title can be held by any citizen of Varushka. The Tender has tenure and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Varushkan National Assembly, and by the Assembly of the Nine.

Hearth of Virtue

The Hearth of Virtue stands in the Vale of Strascovia next to a temple dedicated to the virtue of Wisdom. The Hearth of Virtue serves as a seminary school. Within it has several classrooms and dormitories for people to learn from storytellers about the Paragons, the Exemplars, and the mysteries of the Way of Virtue. There is a central library, which incorporates many of the writings held in the Anvil#The_Anvil_Library.

There are seven smaller chapels within the seminary, each dedicated to one of the virtues. At the centre of each chapel stands a hearth fire, which copies the design of the national hearth fire on show during Anvil summits. Each chapel has symbolism throughout showing animals of the appropriate virtue.

SummitElectedVotes
Spring Equinox 383YENikolovich Drakov152 Votes

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Nikolovich Drakov. This title has tenure, the occupant may hold the title until it is revoked, they die or they relinquish the position. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.