387YE Summer 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 was announced by the civil service at 658 thrones and 6 crowns. 69 thrones donated to the treasury by Vesna Borkovna Prochnost after the Summer Solstice 387YE 8 thrones donated to the treasury by Tristan Ramson von Holberg after the Summer Solstice 387YE 16 thrones donated to the treasury by Morgan Waystone Path after the Summer Solstice 387YE 62 thrones donated to the treasury by Athiel Westernborn after the Summer Solstice 387YE

Administrative Motions

Amend Manifesto of the Magpies

Motion: To amend the first line of the Magpies manifesto to be "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts" Raised by: Speaker for the Senate Passed with constitutional majority Outcome: This motion was ratified by Empress Vesna Borkovna Prochnost

Assign Madruga

Motion: Assign Madruga Raised by: Speaker for the Senate Outcome: Assigned to the Brass Coast Further Details: The territory of Madruga has been assigned to the Brass Coast. The election for Senator of Madruga will take place at the Autumn Equinox 387YE for a shortened term.

Redefine Advisor on the Vallorn

The following three motions will be brought on Saturday evening session, in an order chosen by the Speaker of the Vallornguard. If an earlier motion passes, the others will be withdrawn. If none of the three pass, then the position of Advisor on the Vallorn is no longer able to be appointed.

Motion: To reassign the title of Advisor on the Vallorn, making it an Imperial title appointed by the Vallornguard sodality. The title would no longer be responsible for protecting the Great Library of Hacynian; this duty will instead be transferred to the Singer of the Silence. Raised by: Speaker for the Senate Passed Notes: The Advisor on the Vallorn has become an Imperial title appointed by the Vallornguard, and the Singer of the Silence is now responsible for protecting the Great Library at Hacynian. The Advisor retains the power to address the Senate and could still be given additional powers, such as address the Military Council.

Motion: To amend the title of Advisor on the Vallorn, to remove the ability to address the Senate and the responsibility to advise the Senate and protect the Empire. The title will instead gain the power to address the Vallornguard, and the responsibility to advise the sodality in their mission. Raised by: Speaker for the Senate Withdrawn Notes: If passed, the title holder would have gained the power to make a single, short address during a formal meeting of the Vallornguard each summit, even if not themselves a member. They would have remained the custodian of the Great Library of Hacynian and would have continued to be appointed by Navarr Senators.

Motion: To amend the title of Advisor on the Vallorn, removing its power to address the Senate and its responsibility to advise the Senate and protect the Empire. The title will be renamed Custodian of Hacynian, and its sole responsibility will be the oversight and protection of the Great Library at Hacynian. Raised by: Speaker for the Senate Withdrawn Notes: The renamed Custodian of Hacynian would have remained a Navarr Senator appointed title and a respected authority on the vallorn and the history of Terunael, but would have held no legal powers. Their duties would focus entirely on safeguarding the Library and the invaluable lore it contains.

Establish the Cat's Graces

Motion: Create the Imperial Sodality of The Cat's Graces. The sodality is dedicated to art and music. It holds the following to be true: Arts are for everyone to enjoy, no matter their skill; Virtue demands that we give a space for joy as well as for work; The value of a nation is judged by its culture as much as its might. The sodality therefore exists to: To promote and encourage the arts and creatives in Anvil and across the Empire; To encourage all people and nations, within and outside the Empire, to teach each other through their art; To hold social events to enjoy and promote the arts in Anvil and outside it. The symbol of the sodality is a cat holding a scroll. The Imperial title 'Maestro' will be elected by the sodality, with the responsibility to represent the Cat's Graces views to other parts of the Empire, to recruit new members, and to advance the sodality's goals and the members' interests. Raised by: Speaker for the Senate Failed Notes: This motion required a Constitutional Vote.

Establish the Artisans Guild

Motion: Create the Imperial Sodality of the Artisans Guild. The Imperial Artisans Guild holds the following to be true: Artisans and the items they create are valuable strategic resources for the Empire; Artisans deserve to be compensated fairly for their craft; Artisans are the citizens best placed to make decisions that affect artisanry. The Artisans Guild therefore exists to: Provide aid and guidance on artisanry across the Empire; Support and coordinate the efforts of artisans in the creation and innovation of magic items; Represent the Empire's artisans and support opportunities for them within our borders and beyond. The symbol is an anvil with the Xun rune. The title of Guildmaster of the Artisans will be amended to be elected by the sodality, and gain the responsibility to represent the Artisans Guild's views to other parts of the Empire, to recruit new members, and to advance the sodality's goals and the members' interests. Raised by: Speaker for the Senate Failed Notes: This motion required a Constitutional Vote.

Senate Motions

Abrogate Upgrade of Grimhold

Motion: To abrogate the motion to commission the upgrade of the Grimhold raised by the Senator for Miekarova Proposed: Sarvos Seconded: Weirwater Passed

Amend Burgher of the Ketsov

Motion: To change the method of appointment for the Burgher of Ketsov to be a Varushkan national title to be appointed by the Vallornguard Proposed: Ossium Seconded: Miekarova Passed Outcome: The Burgher of Ketsov has been amended and the next appointment will be by vote of the Vallornguard, at the Summer Solstice 388YE or if the incumbent, Miroslav Dainovitch Temnavoda, dies or steps down. Notes: More information on the situation around this motion can be found in the Eight for a wish wind of fortune

Amend Golden Fleet Salvagemaster

Motion: To amend the Golden Fleet Salvagemaster to be appointed by vote of members of the Magpies whilst remaining a Highborn national title Proposed: Redoubt Seconded: Spiral Passed The Golden Fleet Salvagemaster has been amended and the next appointment will be by vote of the Magpies, at the Summer Solstice 388YE or if the incumbent, Caleb of the Cenotaph, dies or steps down. Notes: More information on the situation around this motion can be found in the Two for joy wind of fortune

Amend Imperial Spymaster

Motion: To amend the responsibilities of Imperial Spymaster to include espionage and counter-espionage Proposed: Mournwold Seconded: Holberg Passed

Amend Keeper of the Bonehives

Motion: To change the election method of the Keeper of the Bonehives to a Varushkan tally of the votes Proposed: Morrow Seconded: Kahraman Passed Outcome: The Keeper of the Bonehives has been amended and the next appointment will be Tally of the Votes at the Winter Solstice 387YE

Amend Remembrancer of Blood and Salt

Motion: To amend the title of Remembrancer of Blood and Salt, a Wintermark sinecure, to have tenure. It will continue to be appointed by the senators of Wintermark. I applaud the ambition of citizens and small halls in endeavours such as the construction of this sinecure. We must uphold and respect their prosperity. Proposed: Kallavesa Seconded: Hahnmark Passed Outcome: The Remembrancer of Blood and Salt has been amended

Amend Titles Commissioning Sinecures

Motion: To amend the powers of all Imperial titles who can already commission sinecures to be able to also commission wayhouses and edifices Proposed: Semmerholm Seconded: Sermersuaq Passed Outcome: The Arcane Architect, Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave, Chair of the Wolf, Crystal Architect of the Spires, Legion Engineer, Master of the Koboldi, and Master of Rings have all been amended

Assign Sandcrab Camp

Motion: Assign the Sand crab Camp in Madruga to the Rod and Shield Proposed: Segura Seconded: Necropolis Passed Outcome: The Rod and Shield will receive four Adversity vis each season. Freeborn military units will be able to take the Dare the southern reaches venture Notes: More information on the Camp of the Sand Crab can be found in the Made anew wind of fortune

Criminalise Cult of the Falconer

Motion: Make Cult of the Falconer illegal Proposed: Hahnmark Seconded: Hercynia Passed

Criminalise Cannibalism

Motion: The Senate will outlaw the disbursement, trade, sale, and consumption of the flesh of the sapient denizens of the mortal realm Proposed: Conscience of the Senate Seconded: Redoubt Passed

Decommission the Eastern Guard

Motion: To decommission the Eastern Guard, a fortification in Upwold. Letting the garrison stand down until it's needed again or we can find another use for the site. Proposed: Mitwold Seconded: Skarsind Passed Notes: The Conscience of the Senate used the power of Precedence of Virtue on this motion

Destroy Espionage Ring in Spiral

Motion: Destroy the outpost of the Grendel espionage ring in Spiral, making it cease to operate for one season. Proposed: Spiral Seconded: Conscience of the Senate Passed Notes: More information on the espionage ring in Spiral can be found in the Nightfall in Apulian wind of fortune

Disseminate Martán's Mark

Motion: To place the schema for Martán's Mark into Imperial lore Proposed: Citizen's Voice Cost: 10 thrones Passed Outcome: 10 Thrones and schema provided by Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo. Martán's Mark is now available to craft by Imperial artisans.

Grant Sabbatical to Eilian Sweetwater

Motion: Grant sabbatical request of Eilian Sweetwater to explore the lighthouses of the Bay of Catazar. To be directed by Allegra i Riqueza Proposed: Necropolis Seconded: Bastion Passed Notes: More information on this request can be found in the For those in peril on the sea wind of fortune

Ratify Coiled Krait Treaty

Motion: Ratify treaty with the Druj sept known as Coiled Krait Proposed: Karov Seconded: Karsk Failed Further Reading: Ratify Coiled Krait Treaty

Recognise Empire's Responsibility in the Barrens

Motion: The Empire, via the Senate, takes full responsibility for the way in which the Empire conducted its efforts in the Barrens regarding the following: the initial rebellion of Rahvin, the "liberation" of the Barrens, the Montanians, Karass killing Vendarri, the Archavion/Fangs incident, and up to present day. We as an Imperial body take this full responsibility, and endeavour that in future we will not allow ourselves to be blinded by self-assurance and desires for the territories without acting in good faith of those who call it home. Proposed: Miaren Seconded: Upwold Passed

Recognise Protectorate of Gallum Fiersach

Motion: To recognise the region of Morajasse as a protectorate under the command of Gallum Fiersach; who will be deemed a foreigner as long as they remain independent from the Grendel Proposed: Zenith Seconded: Feroz Passed Notes: More information on Gallum Fiersach and the ongoing situation in Feroz can be found in the I wish you would wind of fortune

Recognise Water Walkers as Foreigners

Motion: We recognise the Water Walkers sept as foreigners Proposed: Bastion Seconded: The Barrens Passed Notes: The Water Walkers are a sept of the Sarangrave, as per the Make it happen wind of fortune

Appointments

Imperial Consul

Motion: Election of Imperial Consul. Proposed: Speaker for the Senate Outcome: Atte Arrow-Tongue Metsastajason of Wintermark was appointed as the Imperial Consul Notes: This appointment was initially raised in the last session of the Spring Equinox 387YE

Minister of Historical Research

Motion: Election of the Minister of Historical Research. Proposed: Speaker for the Senate Outcome: Watt of Lambrook of the Marches was appointed as the Minister of Historical Research Notes: This appointment was initially raised in the last session of the Spring Equinox 387YE

Ambassador to Asavea

Motion: Election of the Ambassador to Asavea Proposed: Volodmartz Seconded: Astolat Outcome: Asier i Elia i Guerra of the Brass Coast was appointed as the Ambassador to Asavea

Voice of Liberty

Motion: Election to appoint the Voice of Liberty Proposed: Karsk Seconded: Karov Outcome: Jarrigk Silktongue of Dawn was appointed as the Voice of Liberty

Imperial Advisor for the Feni

Motion: That the Senate elect an Advisor for the Feni Proposed: Tassato Seconded: Temeschwar Outcome: Syn Truth-Walker Returned of Navarr was appointed as the Imperial Advisor for the Feni

Ambassador to Axos

Motion: To elect the ambassador for Axos Proposed: Weirwater Seconded: Sarvos Outcome: Kezandro i Riqueza of the Brass Coast was appointed as the Ambassador to Axos

Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves

Motion: Appoint the Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves Proposed: Casinea Seconded: Reikos Outcome: The title of Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves will be appointed at the first Senate session of the Autumn Equinox 387YE

Appraisals

Appraise Ministries

Motion: Please could you examine the ministries of the Empire to identify any alternative trades their associated titles could make that would NOT involve us paying coin. We give you two seasons to produce a more comprehensive report after consultation with the Constitutional Court Proposed: Sermersuaq Seconded: Kallavesa Passed Outcome: The results of this appraisal will be presented before the Winter Solstice 387YE Note: Gerard La Salle has assigned Graciana i Lòpez i Guerra to oversee this appraisal; they will not be available to undertake an appraisal until the Winter Solstice 387YE.

Appraise Port in Utterlund

Motion: To instruct the Prognosticator's Office to send Naomi of Virtue's Rest to appraise constructing a port in Utterlund, in Holberg, as laid out in the suggestion from the Lijkkever families of the Sarcophan Delves. We ask Naomi to negotiate with the Lijkkever and the Sand Fisher Orcs of Misericorde for their assistance in constructing the port and associated necessary infrastructure Proposed: Holberg Seconded: Casinea Passed Outcome: The results of this appraisal will be presented before the Autumn Equinox 387YE

Appraise Food and Water of Holberg

Motion In vigilant preparation, the Kleists and Cees van Holberg direct the scholars of the Commonwealth to assess any innovative mechanisms to secure and bolster Holberg's food and water supplies against threats that are to come; whether for a protracted siege, or especially to feed an influx of significant numbers of refugees. We do this in acknowledgement that our Common Good is an admirable goal, and to protect the current and future inhabitants of Holberg, the Greatest City in the Empire. Announced by: Lula Kleist von Holberg, Patron of the Beurteilung Outcome: The findings of Professor Immanuel Gelberg will be presented before the Autumn Equinox 387YE

Commissions (Senate)

Construct Icarion Qanat

Motion: To construct the Icarion Qanat. Self Funded Proposed: Mareave Seconded: Zenith Passed Outcome: Construct Icarion Qanat Further reading: More information can be found in the Million miles of water wind of fortune

Construct Prosperous Counting House in Holberg

Motion: Commission to construct a Prosperous Counting House in Holberg. This is an edifice costing 5 weirwood and 5 white granite. It will increase the Virtue Fund by 15 crowns a season Proposed: Reikos Seconded: Segura Passed Outcome: Construct Prosperous Counting House in Holberg Further reading: More information can be found in the Forwards and Rewards wind of fortune

Fortify Ruicraic's Redoubt

Motion: To commission a fortification at Ruicraic's Redoubt, Eoradal as per the opportunity identified by the Tamazi sept in Autumn 386YE. This is fully funded by the Imperial Orc nation with help from Reumah's Redoubt. This is in Mareave. Proposed: Skarsind Seconded: Mareave Passed Outcome: Fortify Ruicraic's Redoubt Further reading: More information can be found in the We all stand wind of fortune

Construct Temeschwar Superlative Citizen Sinecure

Motion: Construct the Temeschwar Superlative Citizen Sinecure in Hanuri, Temeschwar. This cider brewery will be a money sinecure costing 10 wains of weirwood and 3 thrones 6 crowns in labour. This will create the title Most Charismatic Citizen in Anvil, auctioned annually on the Imperial Bourse. The title-holder will receive 1 throne, 2 crowns, and 16 rings a season from the sale of its ciders. They are responsible for using their income to perform and promote acts of Pride so brazen as to inspire even the eternal Barien to convert to the Way. This is a deliberate experiment to see if a sinecure with a vanity title will sell for more than it is worth Proposed: Temeschwar Seconded: Tassato Failed Notes: There were several concerns raised by the constitutional court during initial scrutiny

Construct Carmine Fields Trading Post

Motion: To construct the Wordes, Numbers, Figures and Knotes Carmine Fields Trading Post and create the position of Envoy to the Karass Proposed: The Barrens Seconded: Semmerholm Passed Outcome: Construct Carmine Fields Trading Post Further reading: More information can be found in the Little mercy wind of fortune

Construct Stockland Bounders Hall

Motion: To commission the building of a Bounders Hall in Stockland, Upwold. This will create the title "Bailiff of the Heath", appointed annually by unanimous decision of the Marcher senators. This will cost 12 wains of white granite and 36 crowns in labour. Self funded by Prosperous citizens of the Marches Proposed: Upwold Seconded: Miaren Passed Outcome: Construct Stockland Bounders Hall Further reading: More information can be found in the Kith and kin wind of fortune

Upgrade the Grimhold

Motion: To commission the upgrade of the Grimhold fortification in Miekarova to level two Proposed: Miekarova Seconded: Volodmartz Passed Notes: This motion was abrogated in a later motion by the Imperial Senate

Restore the Throne Room

Motion: For the restoration of the throne room in the Castle of Thorns within Withy, Astolat, which is a fortification. The cost of the restoration will be 15 white granite and 45 crowns. This has been secured with thanks to the Castellan of Spiral Castle and houses of Dawn. When consecrated with true liao, the work will generate historical research into the early monarchs of Dawn. This work will take three months to complete Proposed: Astolat Seconded: Mitwold Passed Outcome: Restore the Throne Room Notes: More information can be found in the Dog days are over wind of fortune

Construct Crystal Fruit Garden

Motion: To construct a mana sinecure in Serenael, Miaren. It will cost 12 mithril, 36 crowns, take three months, and is fully self funded. To be called the Crystal Fruit Garden and create the title Keeper of the Crystal Fruit, responsible for coordinating Navarr farmers. Elected annually by unanimous decision of the Navarr senators Proposed: Hercynia Seconded: Mournwold Passed Outcome: Construct Crystal Fruit Garden

Commissions (Announcements)

Construct Jonas' Legacy

Announcement: To construct a tower called Jonas' Legacy in Elvette, Semmerholm. The tower is to be the residence of, and create the title of, Emerald Arcanist. Their role will be to advise the Vallornguard on magical matters and monitor the border with Brocéliande. The titleholder will receive a payment of nine mana crystals each season distilled from a network of mithril bowls built into the tower. The title will be Imperial and elected annually in Autumn by majority vote of the Vallornguard. 10 mithril and costs to be paid by the Castellan of Spiral Castle Announced by: Bertrand, Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave Outcome: Constructs a sinecure in Elvette, Semmerholm Further Details: Construct Jonas' Legacy

Construct Barossa University of Dramaturgical Arts

Announcement: To construct the Barossa University of Dramaturgical Arts. A University for the study of Dramaturgy in Apulian. It will function as a college of magic with the unique power to either codify rituals itself or to cooperate with the Doyen of Spires and achieve unprecedented codification. This also creates the position of Reapers Gift, with the responsibility to promote the use and study of dramaturgy, oversee the University and facilitate collaboration between Urizen and League magicians. This is a League position to be appointed by Tally of the Votes. Announced by: Laughlan Vi Temeschwar, Master of Rings Outcome: Constructs a college of magic in Apulian, Apulus, Spiral as per the The play that came to Apulian wind of fortune Further Details: Construct Barossa University of Dramaturgical Arts Notes: This announcement is undergoing extended scrutiny due to the change in election method

Upgrade Grimhold

Announcement: To upgrade the Grimhold fortification Announced by: Dima, Master of the Koboldi Outcome: Upgrades the Grimhold, a fortification in Perumaki, Miekarova Further Details: Upgrade Grimhold

Construct Spy Network in Sermersuaq

Announcement: The threat of the claw lingers and grows. I commission the means to spy the oncoming wave. Commission a spy network in Sermersuaq Announced by: Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo, Imperial Spymaster Outcome: Constructs a spy network in Sermersuaq Further Details: Construct Sermersuaq Spy Network

Construct Ashen Tears Wayhouse

Announcement: The Ashen Tears wayhouse to be built in Skogei, Skarsind for 16 wains of white granite and 6 thrones. Keeper of the Ashen Tears Wayhouse to be appointed by Navarr senators. Announced by: Firesong Arachas, Legion Engineer Outcome: Constructs a Navarr wayhouse in Skogei Glens, Skarsind Further Details: Construct Ashen Tears Wayhouse

Construct Silver Fox Mines

Announcement: Opportunity to build the Silver Fox Mines, to support businesses and mines in Temeschwar. It is a great work and costs 50 weirwood, 50 white granite, and 25 thrones. It increases taxation by 5 thrones. Named the Silver Fox Mines and sponsored by the Crimson Reapers. Announced by: Alexnadro von Temeschwar, Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave Outcome: Constructs a great work in Locul, Temeschwar Further Details: Construct Silver Fox Mines Notes: More information can be found in the Don't blame me wind of fortune

Construct the Dreaming Spire

Announcement: To celebrate two years of friendship, prosperity, and the completion of the League's reckoning with Urizen, our premier building society - Red Raven Holdings - commissions this gift to our neighbours in Spiral: to build The Dreaming Spire upon Mount Cinnius, Ankra, Spiral. It will serve as a home for the Omphalos of Urizen, the Library of Solen's Doubt, and all Urizen Spiralites, wherever they may be. Irrespective of political boundaries, the Omphalos is the heart of Urizen's people, with whom we are proud to live, side by side. This edifice costs 26 wains of white granite and 30 thrones. It will create the title "Custodian of the Omphalos", with responsibility to epitomise and maintain Urizen culture in Spiral, to be appointed by the Urizen Assembly Announced by: Lucrezia Corvinascura, Chair of the Wolf Outcome: Constructs an edifice in Ankra, Spiral Further Details: Construct the Dreaming Spire Notes: More information can be found in the Daybreak in Spiral wind of fortune

Announcements

Assign Regalia to the Throne

Motion The nation of Highguard wishes to recognise with gratitude the help which Emperor Vesna extended to us in order to secure true liao for the hallowing of banners last season. I bestow the Imperial Crown upon the position of Emperor Announced by: Jacob, Benefactor of Regalia Outcome: The Imperial Crown is now the regalia of The Throne

Decommission Smugglers Cove in Tromsa

Motion: The work is done here for now, wind and tide takes us to new futures elsewhere. We leave an unbroken shore washed clean of our footsteps by the sea. Announced by: Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo, Imperial Spymaster Outcome: The smugglers cove in Tromsa will be decommissioned over the season with an increased upkeep of five thrones

Hand of the Chancellor

Motion Use of Hand of the Chancellor Announced by: Vesna Borkovna Prochnost, The Throne Outcome: 219 thrones 4 crowns disbursed to Emperor Vesna

Research Adelmar the Lion

Motion The Department sends Ser Eddard d'Argenteux to the Sumaah Republic to collaborate with Sumaask historians in compiling stories of "Amma the Wanderer", otherwise known as Adelmar the Lion Announced by: Watt of Lambrook, Minister of Historical Research Outcome: Historical Research on the matter will be delivered to the Minister at the Autumn Equinox 387YE