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The Warmage is an [[Imperial title]] bestowed on a [[Magical skills#Magician|magician]]. The Warmage is a member of the [[Military Council]].
The Warmage is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Imperial Conclave|Conclave]] bestowed on a [[Magical skills#Magician|magician]].


The first warmage was a [[Dawn|Dawnish]] warwitch named Jayne de Severnford, and the witches of Dawn often seek to emulate her; it is a rare duel for this position that does not include several witches. Indeed, on several occasions a [[Dawn culture and customs#Test of Mettle|test of mettle]] has revolved around becoming warmage.
The Warmage ensures that the [[Military Council]] has specialist advice on tactical and strategic use of magic; is appraised of the availability and effect of magical resources; and to recognises opportunities to use magic on the battlefield or in pursuit of strategic aims. The holder of the title is also expected to use their powers to liaise between the Conclave and the Council, helping to arrange magical assistance for the [[Imperial armies|armies]] of the Empire. They are also likely to offer advice about deploying and gathering magical resources, specific magical counters to known threats, and ways that additional magical support can be acquired or deployed.
The Warmage ensures that the [[Military Council]] has specialist advice on tactical and strategic use of magic; is appraised of the availability and effect of magical resources; and to recognises opportunities to use magic on the battlefield or in pursuit of strategic aims.  


They often approach the [[Conclave order|orders]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] to suggest [[Conclave session#Hearing the Gambits|gambits]] that will help the Empire's war effort (especially the [[Rod and Shield|Order of the Rod and Shield]], but also politically savvy elements of the [[Celestial Arch|Order of the Celestial Arch]]). They are also likely to offer advice about deploying and gathering magical resources, specific magical counters to known threats, and ways that additional magical support can be acquired or deployed.
The Warmage has the right to declare a [[gambit]]. A wise Warmage cultivates good relations with the [[Rod and Shield|Order of the Rod and Shield]], as their goals are often in alignment.
 
The first Warmage was a [[Dawn|Dawnish]] warwitch named Jayne de Severnford, and the witches of Dawn often seek to emulate her by claiming this position and keeping for as long as possible. Indeed, on several occasions a [[Dawn culture and customs#Test of Mettle|test of mettle]] has revolved around becoming Warmage.


==Powers==
==Powers==
The Warmage has a seat on the [[Military Council]]. This grants them a vote, identical to that possessed by the Generals and while they do not directly control an Imperial army, they receive all other benefits and expectations of being an Imperial general such as being permitted to bring an aide to meetings of the council.
The Warmage is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Imperial Conclave|Conclave]].
 
===Membership of the Imperial Military Council===
The Warmage has a seat on the [[Military Council]]. This grants them a vote, identical to that possessed by an Imperial [[general]]. While they do not directly control an Imperial army, they receive all other benefits and expectations of being an Imperial general such as being permitted to bring an aide to meetings of the council and to speak freely.


==Selection==
===The Military Gambit===
Each candidate presents themselves to the civil service, and pays one crystal of mana to declare themselves candidate. At an arranged time all candidates gather together in a designated area and fight until only one candidate remains upright. The Warmage serves for one year.
Once during each summit, the Warmage can present a single [[gambit]] during a [[Conclave session]]. The gambit is raised to the [[Conclave_session#Setting_the_Agenda|agenda]], presented, debated and resourced in the same way as a gambit raised by an [[archmage]]. The [[Principle of Presence]] means that a Warmage can appoint a proxy to raise a gambit on their behalf - but the proxy cannot present it.


It is assumed that the magicians who take part will use their magic to win, but there are plenty of candidates who arrive in full harness with shield and sword or rod as there are those in mage armour with a staff. It is not uncommon for candidates to form temporary alliances in this duel, or even to form a bloc and challenge other magicians with the victors kneeling to one of their number to indicate they wish them to take the position. This latter is considered a little unsporting, but is well within the bounds of the selection process - especially on those occasions where the chosen victor is a healer or a practitioner of ritual [[enchantment]].
===Addressing the Conclave===
Once per summit, the Warmage can raise an [[address]] to the [[Conclave_session#Setting_the_Agenda|agenda]] of a [[conclave session]] for free. This power is ''intended'' to be used to let the Warmage appraise the Conclave of developments in the Military Council, but the Warmage is free to address the Conclave however they wish.


The position is often hotly contested by members of the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order|order]]. On occasions where a warmage that does not belong to that order is appointed, they often come under pressure to join the ranks of the Rod and Shield.
==Selection==
The title of Warmage is gained by [[Conclave_session#Declaration_of_Candidacy|declaration]] before the Conclave. The position is often hotly contested by members of the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order|order]]. On occasions where a Warmage that does not belong to that order is appointed, they often come under pressure to join the ranks of the Rod and Shield.


==Removal==
==Removal==
The Warmage can be [[General Assembly#revocation of office|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]]; however only the [[General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly of Nine]] have the ability to do so. The [[National Assembly]] cannot revoke a warmage as the law considers them to be an officer of the [[Imperial Military Council]], not their nation.
The Warmage serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. The Warmage cannot be [[Revocation|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].


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The Warmage is an Imperial title in the Conclave bestowed on a magician.

The Warmage ensures that the Military Council has specialist advice on tactical and strategic use of magic; is appraised of the availability and effect of magical resources; and to recognises opportunities to use magic on the battlefield or in pursuit of strategic aims. The holder of the title is also expected to use their powers to liaise between the Conclave and the Council, helping to arrange magical assistance for the armies of the Empire. They are also likely to offer advice about deploying and gathering magical resources, specific magical counters to known threats, and ways that additional magical support can be acquired or deployed.

The Warmage has the right to declare a gambit. A wise Warmage cultivates good relations with the Order of the Rod and Shield, as their goals are often in alignment.

The first Warmage was a Dawnish warwitch named Jayne de Severnford, and the witches of Dawn often seek to emulate her by claiming this position and keeping for as long as possible. Indeed, on several occasions a test of mettle has revolved around becoming Warmage.

Powers

The Warmage is an Imperial title in the Conclave.

Membership of the Imperial Military Council

The Warmage has a seat on the Military Council. This grants them a vote, identical to that possessed by an Imperial general. While they do not directly control an Imperial army, they receive all other benefits and expectations of being an Imperial general such as being permitted to bring an aide to meetings of the council and to speak freely.

The Military Gambit

Once during each summit, the Warmage can present a single gambit during a Conclave session. The gambit is raised to the agenda, presented, debated and resourced in the same way as a gambit raised by an archmage. The Principle of Presence means that a Warmage can appoint a proxy to raise a gambit on their behalf - but the proxy cannot present it.

Addressing the Conclave

Once per summit, the Warmage can raise an address to the agenda of a conclave session for free. This power is intended to be used to let the Warmage appraise the Conclave of developments in the Military Council, but the Warmage is free to address the Conclave however they wish.

Selection

The title of Warmage is gained by declaration before the Conclave. The position is often hotly contested by members of the Rod and Shield order. On occasions where a Warmage that does not belong to that order is appointed, they often come under pressure to join the ranks of the Rod and Shield.

Removal

The Warmage serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. The Warmage cannot be revoked by the Imperial Synod.

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