386YE Winter Solstice Senate sessions

Overview

The Imperial Senate governs the Empire, and its authority extends to all areas of Imperial life 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.

After the summit the civil service enact those motions, and ensure a public record of each is made available to the citizens of the Empire. This page lists all the motions raised during the summit, along with the announcements made by citizens with Imperial titles. In each case, the motion and its effects are summarized including the wording; who proposed and seconded it; whether it passed or not; whether any funds were disbursed to support it; and what the outcome of the motion will be.

Many motions (especially the commissions) also have a Further Details section that provides a link to a wiki page dealing specifically with that motion in more detail, any commentary from the Constitutional Court, progress on commissions, or expanded information about the outcome of the motion.

Following the mandate enacted by Luca i Taziel i Riqueza after the Winter Solstice 385YE the number of commissions available has been reduced as the faithful have been convinced to withdraw their labour. This will continue until either the Imperial Senate uses a motion to assign fines from the magistrates to the Virtue fund or the Prosperity Assembly uses a clearly worded Statement of Principle upheld with a greater majority to encourage the faithful to once again take up their tools. More information can be found in the Forwards and Rewards wind of fortune.

Treasury

Imperial treasury during this season announced by the civil service at TBC thrones.

Administrative Motions

Create title of Stipulator of Stipends

Motion: Create the title of Stipulator of Stpends to set the stipend of an Imperial position once per season. Appointed by Senate Raised by: Speaker of the Senate Passed Further Details: The title of Stipulator of Stipends has been created

Guidance on Fortifications

Motion: Fortifications must mount the most effective defence possible of the land under their control, regardless of the source of the attack Raised by: Speaker of the Senate Passed Further Details: More information on this motion can be found on the Start a war wind of fortune

Assign Mournwold

Motion: To assign the territory of Mournwold Raised by: Speaker of the Senate Outcome: Assigned to the Marches Further Details: The territory of Mournwold has been conquered by the Empire and can be assigned by the Imperial Senate. Any senator can then make the case for the territory to be assigned to their nation. Once the debate is concluded, the Speaker will invite the Senate to vote on which of the options presented they wish to support. If the Senate does not want to assign the territory at this time, they may vote for "no nation". If this happens, the Civil Service will raise the administrative motion again at the Spring Equinox.

Allocate the Fangs

Motion: To allocate the Fangs Raised by: Speaker of the Senate at the Saturday evening session Further Details: The Fangs have been claimed by the Empire. They can be allocated as a national seat, for Dawn and appointed by Tally of the Votes; an Imperial seat, and auctioned off; or the motion rejected. More information on the state of the Fangs can be found on the Start a war wind of fortune

Senate Motions

Abrogate Imperial Administrator

Motion: To abrogate the title of Imperial Administrator passed in 384YE Proposed: Bregasland Seconded: Mitwold Passed Outcome: The Imperial Administrator has been abrogated.

Amend Tasstan Hills

Motion: To amend the Tassatan Hills national League bourse seat to be selected by national auction in Spring each year. Proposed: Holberg Seconded: Kallavesa Withdrawn on floor

Appraise Destroying the Kongegőr

Motion: To ask Graciana to appraise destroying the Kongegőr between Hordalant and Skallahn. Proposed: Skarsind Seconded: Sermersuaq Passed Outcome: The results of this appraisal will be presented before the Spring Equinox 387YE

Appraise Displaced Varushkans

Motion: To send Naomi to see how we can encourage the displaced people of Varushka to the city of Delev to build up their prosperity and to ensure their safety within our nation Proposed: Karov Seconded: Ossium Passed Outcome: The results of this appraisal will be presented before the Spring Equinox 387YE

Appraise Powers of the State

Motion: Requesting an appraisal to deal with Anvil's mistaken belief that the Empire is comprised of the powers of the state and not the people of the Empire. Proposed: Pickers Goldleaf, Citizens' Voice Failed

Assign Regalia to Imperial Consul

Motion: To assign the item Vitore's Mightiest Weapon to the position of the Imperial Consul as regalia Proposed: Miekarova Seconded: Sarvos Passed Outcome: Vitore's Mightiest Weapon is now regalia for the Imperial Consul

Assign Regalia to Watcher of Ratibor's Torch

Motion: Assign the true-hallowed, artefact sword The Torch Eternal as regalia for the Watcher of Ratibor's Torch. This sword was forged from the last surviving torch from the Night of One Thousand Torches, miraculously without breaking its skein by Vitore van Temeschwar in Winter 381 Proposed: Temeschwar Seconded: Zenith Passed Outcome: The Torch Eternal is now regalia for the Watcher of Ratibor's Torch

Cede Bitterstrand to the Rahvin

Motion: To cede the region Bitterstrand, the Barrens, to the Rahvin sept, including the mithril mine, the Fangs. Proposed: Kallavesa Seconded: Semmerholm Passed

Create Imperial Apothecaries' Guild

Motion: Motion to create the Imperial Sodality of the Imperial Apothecaries' Guild and the title of Guild Leader of the Imperial Apothecaries. The sodality will be dedicated to the advancement, education, and support of apothecaries and other practitioners of the herbal arts across the Empire. Its mission is: To coordinate and support Imperial efforts in the research, development, education, and dissemination of ingredients, potions, and antidotes; to serve as a point of contact for bodies of state when apothecary and herbal advice is required; and to represent and support the economic, political, and magical interests of apothecaries and herbalists within the Empire. The title of Guild Leader of the Imperial Apothecaries will be an Imperial Title, appointed annually by the Imperial Apothecaries Guild and is responsible for overseeing the work of the Guild and advising the Senate and other state bodies on apothecary related matters. Proposed: Zenith Seconded: Bastion Passed Outcome: This motion was ratified by Empress Vesna Borkovna Prochnost

Create Judgement of Exaltation

Motion: To create a new type of Synod judgement, being a variant of sanction, namely: Exaltation. That this kind of judgement could be raised either: i As an outcome of an inquisition (in addition to already existing outcomes). ii Individually. That this judgement be used to raise up persons whose actions should be praised and serve as a pattern of virtue for others. That the civil service will keep a public roll of names Proposed: Conscience of the Senate Seconded: Upwold Passed Notes: Adding an individual to the Roll of Exaltation will require a greater majority in the relevant assembly.

Establish Cattle Markets

Motion: Let us open the cattle markets of the Marches to create the title of "Shepherd of the Southern Herd", the five throne cost of this has been prosperously provided by Carefoot and Shaw. Proposed: Upwold Seconded: Mareave Passed Outcome: Marcher farm owners will be able to take the Drive cattle to market action to acquire cattle-bonds in place of their regular production at the Spring Equinox 387YE. Notes: More information on this motion can be found in the Million miles of water wind of fortune

Levy Tolls on Major Roads

Motion: To levy a toll on the major roads of the Empire (Blood Red Roads, Sunset Roads, White Roads, Iron Roads, and the Crow Roads) as outlined in the civil service reports. Proposed: Mitwold Seconded: The Barrens Temeschwar Failed

Levy Tolls on Blood Red Roads

Motion: To place a toll on the Blood Red Roads Proposed: Spiral Seconded: Tassato Passed Notes: More information on this motion can be found in the The war of thorns and flowers wind of fortune

Levy Tolls on White Roads

Motion: To enact tolls on the White Roads Proposed: Casinea Seconded: Necropolis Passed Notes: More information on this motion can be found in the The war of thorns and flowers wind of fortune

Imperial Apothecaries Guild to Therunin

Motion: To instruct the Imperial Apothecaries Guild to coordinate the distribution and application of the recently discovered antidote to the Druj poison affecting the Lower Tarn Valley in Therunin. The antidote shall be shared with all Imperial apothecaries, and the Guild shall oversee its use to cleanse the land and undo the Druj's lingering malice. Proposed: Redoubt Seconded: Miekarova Passed Notes: More information on this motion can be found in the Wasp nest wind of fortune

Ratify Lasambrian Treaty

Motion: To pass the Lasambrian treaty as outlined by the civil service Proposed: Segura Seconded: Feroz Failed Notes: Further information on this treaty can be found on the So far so fast wind of fortune

Raise Third League Army

Motion: That the Senate allows the creation of a third League army Proposed: Tassato Seconded: Conscience of the Senate Passed Further Reading: Raise Third League Army

Raise Third Varushkan Army

Motion: To raise the third army of Varushka, reborn from losses on the Eastern front Proposed: Karsk Seconded: Karov Passed Further Reading: Raise Third Varushkan Army

Raise Third Navarr Army

Motion: To raise an Imperial Navarr army in Treji, Glen of Shadows, Hercynia. Artisans of Navarr, strike whilst the iron is hot, we will build this army sword by sword and bow by bow. We ask that the general of this army be given the Broker's Tear as regalia in memory of Isaella's Dance Proposed: Hahnmark Seconded: Hercynia Failed

Appointments

Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy

Motion: Appoint Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy Proposed: Speaker for the Senate at the Friday session Outcome: Tethros i Zuhri i Erigo of the Brass Coast, the incumbent, was elected to the position Notes: This appointment was initially raised in the last session of the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Ambassador to the Grendel

Motion: Appoint Ambassador to the Grendel Proposed: Speaker for the Senate at the Friday session Outcome: Finna of Dawn, the incumbent, was elected to the position Notes: This appointment was initially raised in the last session of the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Ambassador to Axos

Motion: Appoint Ambassador to Axos Proposed: Speaker for the Senate at the Friday session Outcome: No candidate secured enough votes to be elected to the position Notes: This appointment was initially raised in the last session of the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Ambassador to Axos II

Motion: Appoint Ambassador to Axos Proposed: Astolat Seconded: Weirwater Outcome: Fintan Nighthaven of Navarr was elected to the position

Ambassador to Jarm

Motion: Appoint Ambassador to Jarm Proposed: Necropolis Seconded: Casinea Outcome: Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo of the Brass Coast was elected to the position Notes: This election was escalated by the Senate and ratified by Emperor Vesna Borkovna Prochnost

Captain of the Senate Guard

Motion: Appoint Captain of the Senate Guard Proposed: Sarvos Seconded: Bregasland Outcome: Arthur Bannerman aka Bam Bam of Navarr, the incumbent, was elected to the position

Guildmaster of the Artisans

Motion: Appoint Guildmaster of the Artisans Proposed: Miaren Seconded: Morrow Outcome: TBC was elected to the position Notes: This election was escalated by the Senate and ratified by Emperor Vesna Borkovna Prochnost

Stipulator of Stipends

Motion: Appoint Stipulator of Stipends Proposed: Speaker for the Senate Outcome: Benedict Urban Di Tassato of the League was elected to the position

Ambassador to the Commonwealth

Motion: To elect an Ambassador to the Commonwealth Proposed: Weirwater Seconded: Redoubt Outcome: The title of Ambassador to the Commonwealth will be appointed at the first Senate session of the Spring Equinox 387YE

Ambassador to Otkodov

Motion: To elect an Ambassador to Otkodov Proposed: Semmerholm Seconded: Astolat Outcome: The title of Ambassador to Otkodov will be appointed at the first Senate session of the Spring Equinox 387YE

Commissions (Senate)

Construct Citadel in Peregro

Motion: To build a citadel in the region of Peregro, in the territory of Morrow, to stand watch over the border of Therunin where the Druj and vallorn hold sway. Also a disbursement of funds. Proposed: Morrow Seconded: Skarsind Passed Further Reading: Construct Citadel in Peregro Notes: More information on citadels can be found in the The war of thorns and flowers wind of fortune

Construct Gallery of Memories

Motion: To build "the Gallery of Memories", a money sinecure taking the form of a permanent exhibition to the former cultures of the Ossium freed peoples. To be built in Lomaa, Ossium with 10 wains of white granite and 30 crowns of labour. Creates the title "Curator of Memories" appointed with tenure by the Varushkan National Assembly. Self funded. Proposed: Ossium Seconded: Karsk Passed Further Reading: Construct Gallery of Memories

Construct Grand Lodge of the Golden Pyramid

Motion: A commission to build the Grand Lodge of the Golden Pyramid within Clisearn, Mareave. To create the Imperial Orc title "Bonesetter of the Delving Market" appointed by Tally of the Votes. Construction cost 50 mithril, 50 white granite of which 60% is funded. I am requesting funds to cover the remaining amount. Proposed: Mareave Seconded: Reikos Passed Further Reading: Construct Grand Lodge of the Golden Pyramid Notes: More information on this opportunity can be found in the Lit up wind of fortune

Construct Micah's Stand

Motion: To construct Micah's Stand wayhouse in High Chalcis, Reikos as described in the civil service records. Title to be appointed by unanimous decision of Navarr senators. Cost: 12ww, 12wg, 72cr. Self funded. Proposed: Hercynia Seconded: Miaren Passed Further Reading: Construct Micah's Stand Notes: More information on this opportunity can be found in the Wasp nest wind of fortune

Construct Smugglers Cove in Tromsa

Motion: To construct a Smuggler's Cove in Tromsa. And a disbursement of funds. Proposed: Sermersuaq Seconded: Hahnmark Passed Further Reading: Construct Smugglers Cove in Tromsa

Reestablish Herds of Afar

Motion: Commission to reestablish the herds of Afar in Feroz at a cost of 300 crowns and establish the Dhomiro of Afar to oversee them, outlined by the civil service. Fully self funded. Proposed: Feroz Seconded: Kahraman Passed Further Reading: Reestablish Herds of Afar Notes: More information on this opportunity can be found in the Send for me wind of fortune

Remodel Pallas Docks

Motion: To re-design the currently unused Pallas Docks ministry to allow the purchase of weirwood from the Sarcophan Delves, as per the proposal in Autumn by the Debruin Family of the House of the Bear. The name is to be changed to the Debruin Docks (as per the details in the opportunity) to be overseen by the Prime Factor of the Pallas Docks, which is to continue to be appointed as an Imperial Bourse position to bolster the Senate's funding. The Ambassador to the Delves is in support. To be self funded Proposed: Kahraman Seconded: Segura Passed Further Reading: Redesign Pallas Docks Notes: More information on this opportunity can be found in the Hyenas and herbs wind of fortune

Remodel Virtue's Rest

Motion: Commission to remodel Virtue's Rest as detailed by the civil service. Position of Exarch of Virtue's Rest is to be elected annually by the Highborn National Assembly. Requires a commission. Citizens of Highguard have been proud to offer these Hostels to pilgrims of the faith. Now we will welcome soldiers to recover during this War of Thorns and Flowers. May the city at the centre of our faith uplift their souls. Proposed: Reikos Seconded: Spiral Passed Further Reading: Remodel Virtue's Rest Notes: More information on this opportunity can be found in the The war of thorns and flowers wind of fortune

Commissions (Announcements)

Construct Church of the Roads

Motion: To commission a liao sinecure in Bastion, to be appointed by the Highguard National Assembly, the Chaplain of the Roads, to be responsible for the protection of souls travelling on the roads of Highguard. This position should have tenure and is revocable by the Highguard National Assembly. Fully funded. Announced by Diego i Del Toro i Erigo, Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave Outcome: Constructs a sinecure in Woodbury, Bastion Further Reading: Construct Church of the Roads

Construct Compassion Without Expectation

Motion: I announce the construction of a monument to celebrate the virtuous work of the late Lady Eleanor Novarion in founding the Proffered Hand network. "Compassion Without Expectation" shall be a restful garden built in Applefell, Weirwater at a cost of 4 white granite, 4 weirwood, 1 mithril, and 27 crowns. Announced by Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov, Mistress of Monuments Outcome: Constructs an edifice in Garthmoor, Weirwater Further Reading: Construct Compassion Without Expectation

Construct Great Aqueduct of Eoradal

Motion: To commission the construction of the Great Aqueduct of Eoradal in Mareave to bring water to that region. Announced by Protectorate Thenrik, Legion Engineer Outcome: Constructs an edifice in Eoradal, Mareave Further Reading: Construct Great Aqueduct of Eoradal Notes: More information on this opportunity can be found in the Million miles of water wind of fortune

Construct Oathwright Press

Motion: To commission a sinecure, the Oathwright Printing Press, in Cevia, Tassato, to serve the printing needs of all Tassatan citizens, students, leafleters, and to fulfil the Oathwright's press printing demands. The sinecure will produce 216 rings per season. The printing press will give a tenure League position of Press Owner to be appointed by senators of the League, revocable by general, national, and virtue assemblies. Cost 10 wains of white granite, 30 crowns labour, 3 months to construct. Self funded by the founder of the Oathwright Press Prince Ergot di Cevia. Announced by Ergot Di Cevia, Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave Outcome: Constructs a sinecure in Cascatas, Tassato Further Reading: Construct Oathwright Press

Construct Sergio's Kitchen

Motion: To commission the construction of Sergio's Kitchen, a self funded sinecure requiring 10 wains of weirwood and 3 thrones 6 crowns in labour using standard costing. The sinecure will provide coinage. Sergio's Kitchen will be supervised by the Executive Chef of Sergio's, appointed by the Senators of the League. Sergio's Kitchen has tenure, serving until they die, resign or are revoked and will be built in Cigno, Sarvos. This project has been organised by Red Raven Holding, the premier building society within the Empire. Announced by Lucrezia Corvinascura, Chair of the Wolf Outcome: Constructs a sinecure in Cigno, Sarvos Further Reading: Construct Sergio's Kitchen

Construct Timbermill and Sorting Yard

Motion: Construct the Temeschwar Drovers' Guild Timbermill and Sorting Yard in Vardstein Vale, Temeschwar. This requires: 40 wains of white granite; 20 wains of mithril; and 180 crowns in labour. This creates 10 thrones of taxation per season. This creates the position of "Vardstein Vandal" who oversees a forest ministry. The Vardstein Vandal is elected each Autumn by Tally of the Votes of League business owners. They are responsible for overseeing the prosperous use and vigilant care of Vardstein Vale's natural resources, especially the wolves who embody so much of Temeschwar's character. Special thanks to Laszlo Gulyas von Temeschwar, who died before he saw this ambition fulfilled. Announced by Laughlan Vi Temeschwar, Master of Rings Outcome: Constructs a great work in Temeschwar as per the Don't blame me wind of fortune Further Reading: Construct Timbermill and Sorting Yard

Improve the Great Chain of Sarvos

Motion: To improve the fortification, the Great Chains of Sarvos Announced by Dima Vasilyevna Novosad, Master of the Koboldi Outcome: Improves the fortification, the Great Chain, in Cigno, Sarvos Further Reading: Improve the Great Chain of Sarvos Notes: The costs of this improvement have yet to be determined and may be a higher cost than usual

Announcements

Amend High Exorcist

Motion Alessi of the Basilisks of the Labyrinth has served the Empire as High Exorcist faithfully and diligently for the past year. They believe the role could be discharged with a smaller stipend. I reduce the High Exorcist's stipend to 4 thrones and invite all here gathered to celebrate Alessi's service and sacrifice Announced by Benedict Urban Di Tassato, Stipulator of Stipends Outcome: Stipend of the High Exorcist has been reduced to four thrones from eight thrones

Assign Imperial Guerdon

Motion: The Summer Storm and the Golden Axe to receive the Guerdon Announced: by Natalia 'The Falcon' Barossa, Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies Outcome: Military units supporting the two armies will receive shares in the Imperial Guerdon

Assign Regalia to Voice of Ambition

Motion: The Benefactor of Regalia bestows the Cup of Adelmar as regalia upon the position of the Voice of Ambition. Announced: by Jacob, Benefactor of Regalia Outcome: The Cup of Adelmar is now the regalia of the Voice of Ambition

Hand of the Chancellor

Motion Use of Hand of the Chancellor Announced by Vesna Borkovna Prochnost, The Throne Outcome: 227 thrones disbursed to Empress Vesna

Research Past Life of Brendan Brackensong

Motion: Heirs of Lepidus, inspiration is indeed in those we see around us. In embracing our past, we acknowledge that there are those who were inspired by a fictitious story, but who yet may have inspired others to greatness themselves. I guide you to read the Past Life of Brendan Bracksenong, seek out the story of Bran and Volkhov. The fire of Virtue has not been extinguished and it may yet shine ever brighter. Announced by: Hazelelponi of the Shattered Tower, Lepidean Librarian Outcome: Historical Research on the matter will be delivered to the Librarian at the Spring Equinox 387YE

Research the Howling Queen

Motion: Department of Historical Research to provide a report on the Howling Queen, and other sovereigns Announced by: Silk Farkas, Minister of Historical Research Outcome: Historical Research on the matter will be delivered to the Minister at the Spring Equinox 387YE