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	In the 13th century, the Grand Tribunal will meet in 1228, 1261, and 1294.		In the 13th century, the Grand Tribunal will meet in 1228, 1261, and 1294.

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Voting

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	There are two important abstainers. Traditionally, neither a Quaesitor nor a Redcap will cast a vote. Quaesitores choose to not vote to preserve the image of impartiality, while Redcaps do not vote out of deference to their Gifted sodales. The latter was a request by Mercere himself after he lost his Gift. Gifted Mercere, however, may exercise their vote normally. A Quaesitor may pledge his sigil to a trusted magus normally; Redcaps do not typically do this.		There are two important abstainers. Traditionally, neither a Quaesitor nor a Redcap will cast a vote. Quaesitores choose to not vote to preserve the image of impartiality, while Redcaps do not vote out of deference to their Gifted sodales. The latter was a request by Mercere himself after he lost his Gift. Gifted Mercere, however, may exercise their vote normally. A Quaesitor may pledge his sigil to a trusted magus normally; Redcaps do not typically do this.

			Note: The Stonehenge Tribunal has a variant on Redcap voting.

	It is a sign of political turmoil when Quaesitores and Redcaps exercise their vote -- after all, by Hermetic law each member has one vote. The last time this happened was during the Schism War when House Guernicus and House Mercere sought to stabilize the Order and used their numbers to bring their sodales in line. In particular, House Mercere is one of the more populated Houses due to the number of Redcaps needed to provide Hermetic correspondence. If roused, they are a force to be reckoned with.		It is a sign of political turmoil when Quaesitores and Redcaps exercise their vote -- after all, by Hermetic law each member has one vote. The last time this happened was during the Schism War when House Guernicus and House Mercere sought to stabilize the Order and used their numbers to bring their sodales in line. In particular, House Mercere is one of the more populated Houses due to the number of Redcaps needed to provide Hermetic correspondence. If roused, they are a force to be reckoned with.

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Pre-Tribunal Period

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	== Pre-Tribunal Period ==		== Pre-Tribunal Period ==

	The Praeco must inform the Redcaps of the date of the Tribunal so that the Redcaps can inform all ~~Tribunals~~ and eremite (solitary) magi of its date and location. This is typically done a year beforehand, but three months is the absolute minimum time to allow for travel to the Tribunal location. This is to ensure that the Tribunal will be quorate. The location is traditionally the covenant of the Praeco, but this is not a requirement.		The Praeco must inform the Redcaps of the date of the Tribunal so that the Redcaps can inform all covenants and eremite (solitary) magi of its date and location. This is typically done a year beforehand, but three months is the absolute minimum time to allow for travel to the Tribunal location. This is to ensure that the Tribunal will be quorate. The location is traditionally the covenant of the Praeco, but this is not a requirement.

	Magi begin arriving the week or so prior to Tribunal. Conventions vary in the accomodations afforded to attendees -- they may be given rooms, or simply a clear space to set up tents. They may or may not be given casting tokens for the Aegis, though this is uncommon as the Aegis helps keep magical tomfoolery to a minimum within the Tribunal grounds. It is common for an informal fair to develop as magi hobnob, make contacts, and sell magical goods and services. For many magi this is the social event of year. Jerbiton magi may throw a party; Flambeau may run their contests (always popular to watch); Verditius may have a smaller version of their contest to display their enchanting prowess.		Magi begin arriving the week or so prior to Tribunal. Conventions vary in the accomodations afforded to attendees -- they may be given rooms, or simply a clear space to set up tents. They may or may not be given casting tokens for the Aegis, though this is uncommon as the Aegis helps keep magical tomfoolery to a minimum within the Tribunal grounds. It is common for an informal fair to develop as magi hobnob, make contacts, and sell magical goods and services. For many magi this is the social event of year. Jerbiton magi may throw a party; Flambeau may run their contests (always popular to watch); Verditius may have a smaller version of their contest to display their enchanting prowess.

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Tribunal Procedures

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	== Tribunal Procedures ==		== Tribunal Procedures ==

	At dusk on the appointed day, the Praeco calls the magi to the chamber where they will be meeting. This meeting ground is considered a sanctuary for the deliberation of magi. Until the Tribunal is closed, all magi are protected from attack, even those who have been convicted (see Ratification below). Magi who break this peace tend to be heavily censured.		At dusk on the appointed day, the Praeco calls the magi to the chamber where they will be meeting. This meeting ground is considered sacred ground and a sanctuary for the deliberation of the magi. (Truthfully, the entire covenant or Tribunal grounds are consider neutral, but the meeting chamber is especially so.) Until the Tribunal is closed, all magi are protected from attack, even those who have been convicted (see Ratification below). Magi who break this peace tend to be heavily censured.

	When all the magi have gathered, it is traditional for the Praeco to lead the magi in a recitation of the Oath along with any opening remarks. The Oath serves to remind the magus of their duties as the solemnity of the occasion and a renewal of their promises to the Order and their sodales.		When all the magi have gathered, it is traditional for the Praeco to lead the magi in a recitation of the Oath along with any opening remarks. The Oath serves to remind the magus of their duties as magi, the solemnity of the occasion, and a renewal of their promises to the Order and their sodales.

	There is a formal rollcall done after the Oath. This services two purposes: One, to allow the Presiding Quaesitor to determine that there is quorum; Two to allow all magi to know how many votes are currently at Tribunal. Magi present themselves by name and announce how many sigils they have. For more formally run Tribunals, this may involve the recitation of a magus' full latin name, titles, and the name and titles of each sigil. In less formal Tribunals, this may simply be their common name and a number.		There is a formal rollcall done after the Oath. This services two purposes: One, to allow the Presiding Quaesitor to determine that there is quorum; Two to allow all magi to know how many votes are currently at Tribunal. Magi present themselves by name and announce how many sigils they have. For more formally run Tribunals, this may involve the recitation of a magus' full latin name, titles, and the name and titles of each sigil. In less formal Tribunals, this may simply be their common name and a number.

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Chief Scribe

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	=== Chief Scribe ===		=== Chief Scribe ===

	The Chief Scribe is staffed by the ~~seniormost~~ Redcap in the Tribunal. It is the Chief Scribe's job to record the proceedings, punishments, and laws that were decided. After Tribunal, the Chief Scribe ensures that a copy is sent to Magvillus (Domus Magna of House Guernicus, and headquarters of the Quaesitores), and copies are sent locally to relevant parties. Depending on the Tribunal, this may only be to the Presiding Quaesitor. Copies of Tribunal procedings may be requested from the Chief Redcap, or Magvillus, with a nominal scribing fee.		The Chief Scribe is often staffed by the Senior Redcap in the Tribunal. It is the Chief Scribe's job to record the proceedings, punishments, and laws that were decided. After Tribunal, the Chief Scribe ensures that a copy is sent to Magvillus (Domus Magna of House Guernicus, and headquarters of the Quaesitores), and copies are sent locally to relevant parties. Depending on the Tribunal, this may only be to the Presiding Quaesitor. Copies of Tribunal procedings may be requested from the Chief Redcap, or Magvillus, with a nominal scribing fee.

	== Pre-Tribunal Period ==		== Pre-Tribunal Period ==

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			''Back to [[The Order of Hermes]]''

	The following is knowledge of Tribunal procedures available to any character with Code of Hermes 1+.		The following is knowledge of Tribunal procedures available to any character with Code of Hermes 1+.

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Presiding Quaesitor

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	To staff the office of Presiding Quaesitor, at the end of a Tribunal the local Quaesitores hold a vote for who will be the Presiding Quaesitor for the next Tribunal. As this position comes with a seat in the Outer Council at Durenmar, it is seen as an avenue of advancement for ambitious Quaesitores.		To staff the office of Presiding Quaesitor, at the end of a Tribunal the local Quaesitores hold a vote for who will be the Presiding Quaesitor for the next Tribunal. As this position comes with a seat in the Outer Council at Durenmar, it is seen as an avenue of advancement for ambitious Quaesitores.

			''Note:'' This custom is not followed in the Stonehenge Tribunal.

	The Presiding Quaesitor also is the "chief law enforcement officer" for the Tribunal. Any investigations requiring a Quaesitor will come through the Presiding Quaesitor, who will often staff out the investigation to a more junior Quaesitor. Some lazy Presiding Quaesitores will staff everything out to junior Quaesitores.		The Presiding Quaesitor also is the "chief law enforcement officer" for the Tribunal. Any investigations requiring a Quaesitor will come through the Presiding Quaesitor, who will often staff out the investigation to a more junior Quaesitor. Some lazy Presiding Quaesitores will staff everything out to junior Quaesitores.

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Praeco

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	=== Praeco ===		=== Praeco ===

	The Praeco (pl. Praecones) is the leader of the Tribunal (both the geographic region and the meeting) and has the duty to call for meetings as well as ensure its execution. ~~Due to historical difficulties in finding a another acceptable way of deciding who should be Praeco, the~~ Praeco has traditionally been the office of the eldest magus in the Tribunal. The Praeco is afforded three powers and one restrictions		The Praeco (pl. Praecones) is the leader of the Tribunal (both the geographic region and the meeting) and has the duty to call for meetings as well as ensure its execution. The Praeco has traditionally been the office of the eldest magus in the Tribunal due to the Order failing to find another way to fill the powerful role. The Praeco is afforded three powers and one restrictions at Tribunal:

	* The power to set the agenda of the Tribunal		* The power to set the agenda of the Tribunal
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	* The Praeco may not vote on any issue		* The Praeco may not vote on any issue

	Many Praecones do not participate in Tribunal deliberations. Due to their age, they may be beyond the petty conflicts of younger magi and wish to present themselves with the dignity and decorum of a senior magus. Of course, they could be Twilight-addled ~~and~~ near-senile ~~and~~ not aware of their surroundings. ~~Tribunals~~		Many Praecones do not participate in Tribunal deliberations. Due to their age, they may be beyond the petty conflicts of younger magi and wish to present themselves with the dignity and decorum of a senior magus. Of course, they could be Twilight-addled, near-senile, or simply not aware of their surroundings.

	'''Vote of Procedure'''		'''Vote of Procedure'''

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Ratification

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	== Ratification ==		== Ratification ==

	After all issues have been resolved, or when the Praeco calls for the close of the Tribunal, the Presiding Quaesitor will poll all the magi to ratify the decisions of the Tribunal. He may also give a speech about the legality of any decisions made. Any magus who has been Silenced may speak, and any magus who has been Expelled is allowed to return. The Praeco cannot use any of his powers during Ratification. A three-quarters majority is required for a Tribunal to be Ratified. Until this is done, none of the Tribunals decisions are binding. (This is why even wizards who have been Marched are spared until Ratification.) In the 13th century, this ratification is routine. Non-ratification is a sign that the Tribunal is on the verge of lawlessness. This has not been the case since the Schism War. In the event that the Tribunal is not ratified, then the Chief Scribe destroys the records of the proceedings and a new Tribunal is convened with the next-eldest magus as Praeco. Such a vote will politically destroy a Praeco.		After all issues have been resolved, or when the Praeco calls for the close of the Tribunal, the Presiding Quaesitor will poll all the magi to ratify the decisions of the Tribunal. He may also give a speech about the legality of any decisions made. Any magus who has been Silenced may speak, and any magus who has been Removed or Expelled is allowed to return. The Praeco cannot use any of his powers during Ratification. A three-quarters majority is required for a Tribunal to be Ratified. Until this is done, none of the Tribunals decisions are binding. (This is why even wizards who have been Marched are spared until Ratification.) In the 13th century, this ratification is routine. Non-ratification is a sign that the Tribunal is on the verge of lawlessness. This has not been the case since the Schism War. In the event that the Tribunal is not ratified, then the Chief Scribe destroys the records of the proceedings and a new Tribunal is convened with the next-eldest magus as Praeco. Such a vote will politically destroy a Praeco.

	== The Grand Tribunal ==		== The Grand Tribunal ==

Mark: /* Voting */

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Voting

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	Voting takes place when the Praeco has decided that enough debate has taken place on an issue. Magi are called forth to declare their votes on the issue, either individually or by covenant. Magi with multiple sigils need to declare how their other sigils will be used. It is not unheard of for a magus to cast some votes for an issue, and others against it depending on how the magi whose sigils he holds want to vote.		Voting takes place when the Praeco has decided that enough debate has taken place on an issue. Magi are called forth to declare their votes on the issue, either individually or by covenant. Magi with multiple sigils need to declare how their other sigils will be used. It is not unheard of for a magus to cast some votes for an issue, and others against it depending on how the magi whose sigils he holds want to vote.

	There are two important abstainers. Traditionally, neither a Quaesitor nor a Redcap will cast a vote. Quaesitores choose to not vote to preserve the image of impartiality, while Redcaps do not vote out of deference to their Gifted sodales. The latter was a request by Mercere himself after he lost his Gift. Gifted Mercere, however, may exercise their vote normally.		There are two important abstainers. Traditionally, neither a Quaesitor nor a Redcap will cast a vote. Quaesitores choose to not vote to preserve the image of impartiality, while Redcaps do not vote out of deference to their Gifted sodales. The latter was a request by Mercere himself after he lost his Gift. Gifted Mercere, however, may exercise their vote normally. A Quaesitor may pledge his sigil to a trusted magus normally; Redcaps do not typically do this.

	It is a sign of political turmoil when Quaesitores and Redcaps exercise their vote -- after all, by Hermetic law each member has one vote. The last time this happened was during the Schism War when House Guernicus and House Mercere sought to stabilize the Order and used their numbers to bring their sodales in line. In particular, House Mercere is one of the more populated Houses due to the number of Redcaps needed to provide Hermetic correspondence. If roused, they are a force to be reckoned with.		It is a sign of political turmoil when Quaesitores and Redcaps exercise their vote -- after all, by Hermetic law each member has one vote. The last time this happened was during the Schism War when House Guernicus and House Mercere sought to stabilize the Order and used their numbers to bring their sodales in line. In particular, House Mercere is one of the more populated Houses due to the number of Redcaps needed to provide Hermetic correspondence. If roused, they are a force to be reckoned with.