Category:Consilium

From SCMage

The Consilium is the decision-making body of mages in the area. It rules with the consent of the governed. Cabals and individual mages submit to be a member of the Consilium and so gain the benefit of its protection and mediation, while assuming the responsibilities of maintaining it and following its rules.

The positions in the Consilium are as follows: The Council is the decision-making body, with the Hierarch as the leader. Their assistants are Provosts. The Herald is the liaison with other Consiliums and with individual cabals. The Sentinel is the enforcer of the Consiliums edicts.

The Consilium maintains a Sanctum at the closed-down Temple Club in Old Town. This is the usual gathering place for inter-cabal meetings. The Council meets once a month there.

Rights

The Consilium requires member cabals to uphold the Great Right of Crossing, as well as strongly suggesting that they subscribe to Hospitality and Nemesis. Member cabals are able to petition the Consilium to mediate disagreements and redress grievances.

Duties

In addition to guaranteeing the above rights to other members, the members must also work to follow the Lex Magicka, the body of laws of mages. They require members to respect the edicts given down by the Council. New members are expected to give of their services selflessly to the Consilium several times. Members are expected to repay reasonable favors upon being asked.

Decision-Making

The Consilium typically makes decisions based on consensus. If this fails or expediency is required, they revert to a majority vote, with the Hierarch having two votes. Therefore, a measure can succeed if 2 councilors and the Hierarch agree, or if all 4 counsilors agree.